One of my writing groups assigned the following exercise: “Our exercise for next time is the “Macro Machine.” First, write a 50-100 word story. (Those of us who were there on the 12th did this that night.) Though very concise, the story should have a complete arc. Next, you’ll take the story and “blow it […]
Well, it took longer than expected, but two of us here at Diascribe have stories that have now seen the light of day. RuneWright finally released the steampunk anthology Penny Dread Tales in print, Kindle and iPad formats. Quincy Allen has a story in it called Lasater’s Lucky Left about a cyborg gun-slinger in the 1860s that tangles horns with Chinese
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With an annoyed scowl setting the exposed part of his face into deep lines, Jake Lasater slowly returned his hot Colts to the holsters at each hip and waited for the thick white veil of smoke to clear. He let out a long, resigned sigh and winced as he rubbed the shallow gash in his
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Any of you Fletch, MiB, Retief, Bond, Bourne and Monty Python fans? All at once? I’m hoping you are, because I’ve decided to serialize the first of my Justin Case novels. It’s called Chemical Burn. Basically, it will be available chapter by chapter each week for free on both RuneWright and Diascribe, as well as at
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I’m posting this for a friend of mine who is promoting an art show with a steampunk theme. Here’s the verbiage: Steampunk: Mechanical Science meets Victorian Romance Denver, CO—March 8, 2011. Call for Entries for our next show: Steampunk: Mechanical Science meets Victorian Romance The TACtile Textile Arts Center is changing gears–literally! Artists are invited
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So, have you been following the spectacular tales of the extraordinary airship Morrighan at www.RadioSteam.com? The crew is in TROUBLE… again. This latest episode, Heart of Darkness, was written by yours truly (Quincy Allen). The crew gets shot down in the Pacific and is stranded on a desert island inhabited by… well… you’ll just have to
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RuneWright publishing has their second 2011 deadline coming up. This anthology is all about new life or life renewed. The theme is “It Lives” and it can be good life, bad life, naughty life or anything in between. We’re looking for mostly science fiction, but the odd fantasy or horror story may work its way
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IT’S OFFICIAL! Tonight at 6:00pm MST, they’re finally launching S.T.E.A.M. The first episode (redux) will launch officially at about 6pm March 19th from radiosteam.com, and every episode thereafter will go live on Thursdays. Yours truly (that’s Quincy Allen) has written two episodes, and those will be airing on the 7th and 14th of April. Spread the word!
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