D. Thomas Minton
writes speculative fiction from his home in the mountains of British Columbia.
Category Archives: Writing
Taking a Break: Into the Wilds
I haven’t posted here in over a week because I took a vacation and headed off into the wilds of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. I wrote little during the last week, but I’m not going to beat myself up over … Continue reading
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How’s that Book Coming?
I have some book updates: I received the next iteration of the cover art from artist Hans Binder Knott, and it’s really starting to come together. At this point the basic composition is complete, and Hans is filling in the … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Calypto Cycle, Indie Publishing, Publishing, Self-publishing
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If You’re Looking for Something New
Are you looking for a fresh voice in speculative fiction? If so, I have a recommendation for you. Every year, the John W. Campbell Award is given to the “best” new writer in the speculative fiction genre—you know, science fiction, … Continue reading
2015 Nebula Nominees for Best Novella and Novel
Last week, I posted the Nebula Award nominees in the novelette and short story categories, and I promised to follow up with a posting of the novel and novella nominees. I had hoped to have these up earlier this week, but a … Continue reading
Covering My Book: I Get the Concept Art
A few weeks ago I hired artist Hans Binder Knott to illustrate the cover of the first book in a series I intend to indie publish later this year (tentative series name: The Calypto Cycle). Last week he sent the first set of concept drawings. … Continue reading
2015 Nebula Nominees (with links)
Wow, where did the time go? The award season snuck up on me this year, and I likely would have missed the announcement of the 2015 Nebula Award nominees if I hadn’t seen a series of congratulatory emails (not for me, … Continue reading
What Are You Waiting For?
I’ve met a lot of people who say they that want to write stories. I know most of them will never get around to it for a variety of reasons. For most of these folks, it won’t matter. Whatever their … Continue reading
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Gone But Not Idle
I only posted one update over the past couple of weeks because I was visiting family, and for at least a week of that time, I didn’t have an internet connection. Some people might find no internet liberating, but I’m … Continue reading
Inspiration: Last Night at the Café Renaissance
Back in July of last year, InterGalactic Medicine Show published my story “Last Night at the Café Renaissance” (complete with this great illustration by Larry Blamire). This is one of my all-time favorite stories, and I couldn’t be happier to … Continue reading
So You Want to be a (Science) Fiction Writer
I’m not one who generally dispenses advice to be people about how to break into the writing business or to assess their ability to “make” it. I’m happy to talk about market trends, what works for me (but may not … Continue reading
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