It's been two years since I began this journey. As I look back I think it's fantastic what I've achieved, but at the same time I don't think I've achieved enough.
As always, this has to do with my motivation and the time I give myself for writing. Two years ago I restructured my life a little to give myself "Writer Monday", an entire day with no work commitments, distractions or people around. Some Mondays I succeeded in smashing word targets and writing fantastic stories, others I found it hard to raise my head above the trenches, especially in the last year (because of The Thing Which Will Loom Large In My Life Forever More). All in all, I really enjoyed having the time to myself, to get a little taste of the full time writer lifestyle.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Bits and Bobs
- It's ridiculously exciting to see one's name appear on one of the "Big" science fiction blogs. It's one of my go-to, read every day sites. The Future Fire, hence "The City of Sand and Knives", received link love on SFSignal's Free Fiction for 22/2. Squee!
- I'm trying out Duotrope's submission tracker. I use just a (very messy) document list, so this will be an interesting way to keep an eye on numbers, dates and stats.
- I've signed up for Good Reads. If you want to add me as a friend (or fan! snerk), you'll find me under my byline, A.J. Fitzwater.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
VA: "Lunar Voices on the Solar Wind" by Nick Wood at Redstone Science Fiction
My latest narration for Redstone Science Fiction is now available. I read Nick Wood's "Lunar Voices on the Solar Wind".
Click here for direct download.
Click here for direct download.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
"The City of Sand and Knives" The Future Fire, issue 22, February 2012
Wow, what a big week it is in my writerly life!
After being on a year long hiatus, The Future Fire ezine has returned. Issue 22 is now available and includes my story "The City of Sand and Knives".
Furthermore, this is my first story to be illustrated. Check out those gorgeous watercolours by Laura-Anca Adascalitei. I'm honoured to have such beautiful paintings illustrating my work.
Thank you to editor Djibril Alayad who has made the experience working with The Future Fire such a pleasant and rewarding experience.
After being on a year long hiatus, The Future Fire ezine has returned. Issue 22 is now available and includes my story "The City of Sand and Knives".
Furthermore, this is my first story to be illustrated. Check out those gorgeous watercolours by Laura-Anca Adascalitei. I'm honoured to have such beautiful paintings illustrating my work.
Thank you to editor Djibril Alayad who has made the experience working with The Future Fire such a pleasant and rewarding experience.
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| Cover Art for The Future Fire, Issue 22, February 2012 |
"Fat Girl In A Strange Land": Five Questions With Author AJ Fitzwater
Pickled Think is delighted to snatch a few moments with "Fat Girl In A Strange Land" (out now in ebook and paperback) author AJ Fitzwater. She's stopped by to answer five quick questions about the motivation behind her story "Cartography, and the Death of Shoes". Hi AJ, thanks for joining us! Or is it Amanda? What does the 'J' stand for?
Amanda: You can call me Amanda, just don't call me late for dinner. And the 'J'? Just wouldn't you like to know. Hey, does that count as a question?
PT: Just a little warm up, to see if you're awake. Let's get into it. So, "Cartography, and the Death of Shoes". What came first, the title or the story?
Amanda: You can call me Amanda, just don't call me late for dinner. And the 'J'? Just wouldn't you like to know. Hey, does that count as a question?
PT: Just a little warm up, to see if you're awake. Let's get into it. So, "Cartography, and the Death of Shoes". What came first, the title or the story?
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