Category Archives: Essay

Kickstarters and a new Not-a-Hugo Award

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Lexifab

In the absence of writing news from me – I’m still on a break, though I am tinkering with some small projects – I just wanted to draw some last minute attention to a few bits of attention-worthy news. Winter’s … Continue reading →

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My Year of Busking

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Lexifab

Fifty two weeks. Fifty two stories. As of the middle of July, my Friday flash fiction project had its anniversary. To my utter astonishment, I didn’t miss a single deadline. I came close a couple of times, but not nearly … Continue reading →

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On not writing angry

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Lexifab

It’s not easy to write when you’re angry. Rather, it’s easy to write furious, frustrated-with-everything, stay-outta-my-way-or-I’ll-cut-you anger. Which is great if that’s what you want to write. If I were to guess, I’d say the demand for scathing political satire … Continue reading →

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2017 Induction Briefing

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Lexifab

The arbitrary timestamp marking another turn around the sun is upon us 2016 has been ejected through the rear exit – you know, the one leading to the darkened basement, via rickety stairs with no banisters, where a pack of … Continue reading →

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