In the old days, when I sold a story to ANALOG and some other magazines, they just sent a check. Now this wasn’t an ordinary check — it had a little contract written on it. So, when you endorsed the check to deposit it, you also signed the contract. Well, aside from the dodge of… Continue reading Signing the Contract
Tag: writing
Starting a New Book
There is a period of time after I’ve finished a project where I’m at loose ends. When I’m between projects, I’m most likely to be depressed and unsure about what I’m doing. But, I can’t create the idea for a new book on demand — at least not instantly. Over the past three or four… Continue reading Starting a New Book
Expensive Rock
We’re back from the car trip to San Francisco. Debra has dropped back into study mode as she dives into her new class. Yesterday I picked up the Jeep from the dealer. If I’d dodged that rock back in Death Valley, I’d be $1500 richer. But, at least now we have our own car. Debra… Continue reading Expensive Rock