The End of Changing (Short Story) - 11/24/2013 8:41:17 AM
Thank you for your review, Ronald. I have more on this theme coming, but they haven't all been written yet.
The End of Changing (Short Story) - 11/24/2013 7:57:48 AM
I find the idea of shape shifting, from transformers to the use of graphic technology to change one photo into another, to be a rather childish game. When translated into stories, abhorrent and as unreal as dreamscapes.
On the other hand, I find your story about human traits and behavior quite fascinating and one of the best science fiction stories I've read in some time. I commend you for your creativity and insight into the human condition. Bravo! Looking forward to more stories by you.
Ron
The End of Changing (Short Story) - 11/24/2013 7:19:24 AM
a fine write, much enjoyed the reading
budd
De-Scriber Workshop (Article) - 11/24/2013 8:53:01 AM
Keep writing, Ron. You are articulate, which is becoming more and more rare. I never majored in English or literature. I have a Master of Divinity degree. But the more I wrote, the better I became.
The De-Scriber Workshop isn't for you, even though you may take out a nugget or two. It's for beginning writers. I hope it does well.
And I wish you well in your writing efforts.
De-Scriber Workshop (Article) - 11/24/2013 8:40:26 AM
Based on the short story I just read, you are a fine writer. Many, so-called writers, are not. I recently edited a book written with great passion that took 10 years of research. Unfortunately, in order to make the book more readable, I had to edit every line and had to rewrite the last chapter because the story ended so badly. The author gladly accepted my rewrite as being much better than what he had written.
While I write short stories (other authors have suggested that I turn several of them into novels) swiftly with great passion, I find that writing a novel takes much longer. Probably because I don't spend enough time each day writing these days. And I find writing to contests to be too daunting like writing assignments for the many English classes I attended and have left far behind. I much prefer to write when the muse hits me, sometimes fast and furious and often slowly in spurts.
I am finishing up my autobiography. It has only taken 21 years so far. Based on the nature of the Internet, I plan to continually update and revise the copy that I will send from my website that will include photos, links, and movies. Sort of an interactive piece to complement the two-dimensional paperback.
And then I will get back to my next novel, usually taking about a year to complete, with a few short stories thrown in for good measure when I dream them up.
Ron
