Posted in Podcast on Nov 29th, 2008
This week the Dead Robots discuss the topic of brainstorming a story. You can do it on your own, or you can do it with a friend (insert your own innuendo here), but either way you have to start thinking about your story somewhere, and brainstorming is where it happens. So settle in, relax, and [...]
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Posted in Misc on Nov 27th, 2008
To all of our American listeners, let me wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you take this opportunity to remind yourself what you’re thankful for, and that you share your love with those around you. Eat well, love well, and live well.
Also, continue to keep Tobias Buckell in your thoughts. He recently had to [...]
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Posted in Interview, Podcast on Nov 22nd, 2008
In this episode the Dead Robots talk with friend of the show and author of “Murder At Avedon Hill” PG Holyfield about the genre of fantasy. Originally we were going to do this topic about a month ago, during the week of Halloween, but then we switched it that week’s topic to the horror genre [...]
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Posted in Site News on Nov 16th, 2008
Hey everybody, it’s Justin. This weekend I’ve been working to improve the website (I think they’re improvements, anyway). I’d been meaning to do this for awhile, but I had a few extra hours yesterday and today, so I sat down and got to work. If I had more skill with Wordpress I’m sure it would [...]
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Posted in Interview, Podcast on Nov 15th, 2008
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This week the Dead Robots are delighted to sit down and talk with Tobias Buckell, a young and talented writer who has worked in both his own universes, and now in the world of Halo. So please, sit down, relax, and enjoy. Tobias was a real treat to talk to, [...]
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Posted in Podcast on Nov 8th, 2008
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We all have our dark periods, when we think our writing sucks and that we’re worthless. No matter who you are, you will suffer times of doubt and sadness. Such is the lot of the artist. Join us as we discuss these times and how you can get through them.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 7th, 2008
Justin wrote:
Today I received a letter in the mail letting me know that my submission for 2008 4th quarter Writers Of The Future contest was awarded Honorable Mention. While it isn’t a top place finish, I’m still pretty proud considering the VAST number of people who submit for it. So, all in all, I’m happy, [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 5th, 2008
Justin wrote:
I am very pleased right now.
That is all.
Off to bed.
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Posted in Justin on Nov 3rd, 2008
You know what? I just realized I completely forgot to finish out this list here on the main site! Yikes! Mea culpa, everyone. Mea culpa. Let me get back to it…
Today’s entry – Joe Staten.
Joe works for Bungie, and Bungie makes what I consider to be one of the finest video games of all time: [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 3rd, 2008
Amanda wrote:
Three days into National Novel Writing Month and I’m at 5,000 words and counting. Last night I attended my region’s kickoff party, and had a total blast. It’s so nice to meet people my own age who are just as crazy as I am about things like Doctor Who, tea, Alton Brown, and (of [...]
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