I noticed it a little while ago on Substack a couple of people's posts were written by AI. But now it seems to be far too many to ignore. The exact same syntax. It's not an accident. No two people speak or write alike so what the fuck is this nonsense? It's AI, that's what … Continue reading There is something wrong
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2019-2026
Know, odd title. Bear with ... In 2019, the 12th book in the FBI-Byte series hit the world. It was seven years ago. This year, I wrote my 27th book overall. It launches in January. So, I've written 15 books in 7 years. That's a lot of words. That's a lot of story and characters … Continue reading 2019-2026
Dancing on the ceiling.
I'd imagine I'd get quite annoyed if people were dancing on the ceiling. The footprints would drive me batty. It's hard enough making sense of some of the handprints I find in a house full of adults, let alone footprints on the ceiling. 🙂 🙂 Anyway, that's beside the point, 'Dancing on the ceiling' just … Continue reading Dancing on the ceiling.
Notes, questions, more notes.
That pretty much sums up my life when it comes to writing. Notes go in a notebook. I like them handwritten. I remember things easier if I've written them down. Cut and paste doesn't cut it. Although, some notes I do keep in a file attached to the current book. Usually if there's a lot … Continue reading Notes, questions, more notes.
The writer brain or my brain?
This morning I was wandering through the web traffic on my website. I check periodically. Usually, I check if I'd had an influx of scammer emails, today there were less than normal. Lately there has been a ramp up in the number of Chinese cities featuring in my stats. It's gone from 0 to 32. … Continue reading The writer brain or my brain?
Thinking with my fingertips vs pen and paper.
I had someone recently comment with derision because one of characters used a pen and notebook rather than take notes on her phone. Apparently that meant my character was incompetent. Far from it buddy. I can take notes on my phone, I can dictate notes, I can use a pen and paper. I can write … Continue reading Thinking with my fingertips vs pen and paper.
From idea to book:
How I Bring a Book into the World. Get yourself a hot drink or whatever ... this will take a minute! I sometimes get asked what it takes to write and publish a book. The short answer is: Quite a lot. The longer answer is that I don't simply write a manuscript and hand it … Continue reading From idea to book:
Thoughtful and sincere …
Honestly, are these scammers ever going to give it a rest? Every day another crop of idiots with their AI crap is waiting for me. I am tired of it. I really am. It's not even fun to reply and play with them anymore. Although this morning I got a scammer email offering me $300K … Continue reading Thoughtful and sincere …
Inhabited by the story.
There's stages of writing for me. Many stages. Until I have a good number of chapters written, it's a free for all. Seriously, I couldn't tell you what the story was about at that point, could go anywhere. I just follow my characters through their world. Then things start to settle, sort of, I still … Continue reading Inhabited by the story.
Temptation, writing, & sunshine.
For the first time in a long time, I think I will finish my notebook before I finish this book. Usually, I have a few pages left for notes when I do the first read, but, not this time. I don't think I've written more notes than usual. Maybe my notes are messier. We're dipping … Continue reading Temptation, writing, & sunshine.