Author: JRVogt

Hey all. Just a note that I’ve posted a few new articles over on the Speculative Fiction Examiner page I’ve got going. A few book reviews, one on the podcast series, Writing Excuses, and a list of 10 literary agent who represent spec fic. Enjoy! What you all are up…

Hie thee over to Clarity of Night and check out the Winners Announcement. Some wonderful stories in this contest round, so be sure to congratulate the winners. It was a lot of fun to participate, though I didn’t make it into the placers this time. Ah well. Although I did…

And these links have little to do with each other, except for having to do with writing. First is this great comic from Pearls Before Swin: http://www.sacbee.com/1262/image_media/1931444.html I think it somewhat accurately depicts our feelings about the whole query/rejection process. And second, is this compendium of writing advice put together…

This is the last day to enter the current Clarity of Night short fiction contest. Rules and all entries posted so far are listed here. Good luck to all who’ve entered! I see that smile.  Subscribe in a reader

Would you buy an otherwise random, possibly useless toy or gadget if it had a great backstory? That’s what the bloggers over at Significant Objects are trying to find out. Taking such…umm…heirlooms as Christmas-themed nutcrackers and toy hot dogs, they have written intricate stories surrounding each object in the hopes…

Don’t forget to send in your short fiction entry to the Clarity of Night contest going on now. It is open until July 15th, 11pm (eastern US time). They’ve already got 60 entries, with about half of them posted at this time. Here’s the link to mine: The Tasting Room.…

Just in case you’re one of those people with a fleet of boats that do nothing but cart around your heaping bags of gold, here are a few examples of what you could do with that excess cash (besides the oh-so-casual hint in the title). Sci-fi themed home movie theatres.…

Being a fan of chess, and having more than a handful of boards cluttering my bookshelves (plus a portable magnetic set at my work desk, just in case) this vacuum tube creation certainly caught my eye. Not sure if it’s a steampunk vibe, or just the thought of being able…

Hey all, there’s a new contest coming up, and quick. If you’ve followed this blog much, you’ve likely heard of the Clarity of Night blog short fiction contests. These contests are based on a photo provided by Jason Evans, and have been heavily attended for the past few years. The…

Does the concept of nanotechnology boggle you a bit? Have you ever wanted it taught to you Sesame Street-style? Well, your wishes are now answered: You may now die happy and fulfilled with life. Right? I see that smile.  Subscribe in a reader