D. Thomas Minton
writes speculative fiction from his home in the mountains of British Columbia.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Why No Arbor Day Resolutions?
I’ve never been into making New Year’s resolutions. I guess I’ve never seen the point. I’ve always thought that if I’ve wanted to make a change in my life, why wait until January? I get the whole “new year-new start” thing, … Continue reading
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Inspiration: “Observations on a Clock”
Often no single thing, place, or event inspires a complete story. Stories tend to rise up from a tangle of inspirations, but sometimes a significant story element can be traced to a specific thing. “Observations on a Clock,” appearing the February 2012 … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Writing
Tagged Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, Observations on a Clock
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Science Fiction Writers of America
My membership to Science Fiction Writers of America was approved yesterday. Since I started entertaining the idea that I wanted to write (oh so long ago), joining SFWA has been a goal. At that time, I didn’t even know what SFWA did; I just knew that … Continue reading
Inteview: Author Marc Schuster Talks about The Grievers
Marc Schuster may not be a household name (yet), but he should be. I first came across his fiction and website a few months ago, and I have since become a fan of his work. Marc is an observant, funny, and extremely … Continue reading
“Still Life Through Water Droplets” Emails Tomorrow
Daily Science Fiction will email my story “Still Life Through Water Droplets” to subscribers tomorrow (January 3rd). It will be available for free reading online January 10th. If you can’t wait another week to read it, then head over to Daily Science … Continue reading
Posted in Science Fiction, Writing
Tagged Daily Science Fiction, Short Story, Still Life Through Water Droplets
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Inspiration: “Clownspace”
I consider “Clownspace,” published in the January 2012 issue of 10Flash Quarterly, to be one of my “out there” stories. Interestingly, its inspiration is considerably more down-to-earth than they story. This story grew out of my writing group, Hopefull Monsters. A … Continue reading
“Clownspace” Now Available at 10Flash Quarterly
My slipstream, flash-fiction story, “Clownspace” is now available for free reading at 10Flash Quarterly. I share the issue with some fantastic writers, including Ken Liu, Amanda C. Davis, Jen Volant, Rebecca Stefoff, and others. I hope you have as much fun … Continue reading
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