Josh Vogt - Fantasy Author & Freelancer Posts

I think it is generally known that writers…or any artists, really…are affected by the times they grow up on and the “big issues” that shape their culture. Politics, racial issues, the economy, religion, terrorism. Characters, plots and themes all tend to be driven by these overt or subconscious influences on…

Hooray. Reading homework! This isn’t a list of fiction, but a list of books that touch on a variety of topics, from cloning to universal physics to How-To guides for surviving a robotic uprising. Everything any science fiction author (and fan) might find enlightening. http://io9.com/384242/20-science-books-every-scifi-fan-and-writer-should-read The Code Book: The Science…

JJ (aka Goblin, aka…how many nicknames does she have, anyways?) did a blog contest last week to commemorate her 100th blog post. The goal was to write a story exactly 100 words long, no more, no less. It could be about anything, and I’m not sure what genre or atmosphere…

Look! Shiny things! Ones I would actually consider wearing, even though some look like they’d slice your finger off if pinched the wrong way.Here’s a quick article detailing the artist’s work, and here is the guy’s actual shop, with loads of cool pieces to browse through, from brooches to pendants,…

I’m usually not one for history novels, unless it involves time travel or other such alterations of the physical constants of the universe. Well, here is a handy list of some of the better-known alternate history novels available to you. http://io9.com/384951/a-crash-course-in-alternate-history-novels You’ve got everything from “the Nazis won the war”…

This runs the whole spectrum from oddball to hilarious to ridiculous to even a bit impressive. I really wonder how long it took to write this. I see that smile.  Subscribe in a reader

The battle line is drawn. On this side you have Jim C. Hines, author of Goblin Quest, Goblin War, and Goblin Hero. And over here is Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind. Apparently Hines is a bit irate because of this comic– http://goblinscomic.com/d/20080422.html How can a comic…

Can’t help but chuckle at this hat-tip to Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Here we have a sneak-peek at the inside of a Vogon Captain’s quarters. If you’ve read the book or seen the movie, you’ll remember what lovely, cuddly creatures these particular aliens are. Or not. This bit of…

To take a break from the curtain-buying saga (which cost more than most major car repairs)…here’s this weeks string of odd and bizarre news. Penguins are cute, sure…but do they really need another reason to amp up the Awwww… factor? Imagine coming into the kitchen one morning to make a…

That finding the right type of curtains would go easier if I’d gotten a Ph.D. in quantum physics. Way too involved… And yes, this has nothing to do with writing, though if you find a way to connect it, I’ll be rather impressed. I see that smile.  Subscribe in a…