D. Thomas Minton
writes speculative fiction from his home in the mountains of British Columbia.
Category Archives: Writing
Interview: Marc Schuster Discusses Writing
Last week, I posted part one of my interview with author Marc Schuster in which he discussed his forthcoming book, The Grievers. Today Marc discusses his approach to and thoughts on the craft of writing. Marc has also agreed to stop … Continue reading
Inspiration: “Still Life Through Water Droplets”
Today, my story “Still Life through Water Droplets” went live online for free reading at Daily Science Fiction. This story started with a title that popped into my head after reading a review of an art show. That review contained … 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
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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
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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
So…How Did I Do in 2011?
With the last few hours of 2011 winding down, now seems like an appropriate time to reflect on what I’ve accomplished this year as writer. Last January, I decided to get serious about my writing, so I set concrete goals for the year. … Continue reading
In Search Of
“Observations on a Clock,” my first sale to Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, hit the book stores a little over a week ago. Living where I do, that meant it didn’t actually get to our local Barnes and Noble until early … Continue reading
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