Kristine Kathryn Rusch

The Journal: A Very Short Post

In today’s Journal * First, here’s the pic * Quotes of the Day * Quotes of the Day * Yesterday * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers First, here’s the pic I meant to include yesterday. This is a photograph of the print of the painting by Vivian Flasch on which I based the short story “Silence Is Better.” Quotes of the Day “I don’t mind if you don’t like my manners. They’re pretty bad. I grieve over them during the long winter evenings. But don’t waste your time trying to cross-examine me.” Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep “Overhead … Read more

The Journal: Cave Creek and A Few Thoughts on Writing Into the Dark

In today’s Journal * I seldom write from a picture * Cave Creek Kickstarter update * Yesterday * Topic: A Few Thoughts on Writing Into the Dark * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers I seldom write from a picture, but in case anyone wondered, I wrote my recent short story, “Silence Is Better,” based on seeing a print I found at a garage sale. (Artist: Vivian Flasch) That’s a photo of it on the left. If you’d like to read the short story (some readers think it’s Hemingway-esque), email me at harveystanbrough@gmail.com and I’ll send it to you … Read more

The Journal: On Having “Enough” Inventory, Supporting Readers, and Other Things

In today’s Journal * Quotes of the Day * Yesterday * Topic: On Having “Enough” Inventory, Supporting Readers, and Other Things * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Quotes of the Day “But the truth is, that pushing yourself often yields great results. If you push yourself and fail, at the very least you’ve exercised your writing muscles.” David Farland I expected yesterday to be a really big day, but it wasn’t. I diverted my efforts to helping my wife clear the yard of piles and piles of saltbush and mesquite tree trimmings. We transported four pickup-bed loads to … Read more

The Journal: Special Limited Time Discount

In today’s Journal * Quote of the Day * Special Limited Time Discount * In the spirit * Writing with Depth and Advanced Depth * Yesterday and Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Quote of the Day “Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.” Jane Yolen (via The Passive Voice) Special Limited Time Discount In the spirit of helping readers pass the time and helping writers learn something new, I’ve just discounted all of my titles—nonfiction books, novels, novellas, short stories, and short story collections—by 50% at Smashwords. This sale ends on March 31, 2020. To … Read more

The Journal: An Incredibly Generous Offer

In today’s Journal * An Incredibly Generous Offer * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers NOTE: The special offer below ends at 5 p.m. PDT on March 19! To be sure you have the opportunity to take advantage of it, I’ve even set the Journal to go out today and tomorrow at noon instead of the normal time. An Incredibly Generous Offer As we all struggle to get through the pandemic and the government and public reaction to it… Dean Wesley Smith and Kris Rusch are offering an incredible FIFTY PERCENT off everything on Teachable (see https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/), but only … Read more

The Journal: How to Manage and Expand Your Business

In today’s Journal * Kris Rusch’s Patreon page * Topic: How to Manage and Expand Your Business * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers I’m fortunate that I support Kris Rusch’s Patreon Page (at a lowly $5 per month). She posted two back-to-back posts today re the current Black Swan (herein after referred to as BS, no joke intended) event. They were extremely helpful. I’ll be posting them here in “Of Interest” when they go live on her site next Thursday (or at least that’s been her pattern). Topic: How to Manage and Expand Your Business Like any other … Read more

The Journal: A Lesson on Short- and Long-Term Goals

In today’s Journal * Had a great visit * Topic: A Lesson on Short- and Long-Term Goals * Lost a subscriber * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Had a great visit with some of my extended family over the past two days during a whirlwind trip to New Mexico. We even got a five-generation pic. That was fun. I also learned I’m no longer able to work while on the road. So in the future, when I have to go somewhere for a specific reason, I’ll focus on that without stressing over it. The writing etc. will necessarily … Read more

The Journal: Life Rolls Happen

In today’s Journal * Quote of the Day * Life rolls happen * Hey Media, shut up already * Be Sure to Check “Of Interest” * Yesterday * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Quote of the Day “Even the pandemic flu of 1918 only killed one to two percent of the people who were infected.” Anthony Fauci, via The Passive Voice Life rolls happen. I’ll be headed out of town tomorrow morning (Friday) for up to a few days. How fortunate am I, to be able to love my day job and take it with me? Thanks to … Read more

The Journal: Whom Should I Trust?

In today’s Journal * Quotes of the Day * My conscious, critical, teacher mind * Topic: Whom Should I Trust? (and on “getting” concepts) * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Quotes of the Day Via The Passive Guy, “Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.” Robert A. Heinlein “In the creative mind, the story and the characters are controlling the writer. In the critical mind, the writer is controlling the characters and the story.” Harvey Stanbrough My conscious, critical, teacher mind is almost swimming. I had … Read more

The Journal: A Cover Reveal and On Being Prolific

In today’s Journal * Clive Cussler * Topic: A Cover Reveal and On Being Prolific * Today * Of Interest * The Numbers Clive Cussler, one of our better authors, passed away today at the age of 88. May his family and friends heal quickly and well. Topic: A Cover Reveal and On Being Prolific Part 1 I’m taking a day off today, sort of. Early this morning, I was tempted to let Heinlein’s Rule 4 slip. But not from fear of what readers might think of my story. I was tempted to let it slip because publishing just isn’t … Read more