It’s part of my writing process. Near the final editing stage, I print out a copy of the novel, take it to a nearby park, and then with pen in hand, sitting at a picnic table, I read it aloud. It takes several days. My voice gives out after a couple of hours. But I… Continue reading Readings in the Park
Author: hmelton
Siri vs. Forget It! (1977)
Back in 1977, I was asked to write a short science fiction story with the general theme of ‘memory’ for a new computer magazine named ROM. In it, I imagined my perfect computer assistant. It was a wrist watch, with a tiny screen and a voice interface. You can read the story here on my… Continue reading Siri vs. Forget It! (1977)
Superlatives at Restaurants
Several times in the last few months, I’ve been at a mid-range restaurant. The food is good but not outlandishly expensive. The wait-person has done their job, provided the drinks and food with reasonable promptness. And then a greeter wanders through the room, stopping for a brief visit at each table. “Is the food wonderful?”… Continue reading Superlatives at Restaurants