Sheridan Simon’s Pen Name
So, I’ve gotten a lot of hits here looking for information about Sheridan Simon. Sheridan Simon was a very well-known and respected Physics professor at Guilford College who was also quite enamored...
View ArticleFractal Terrains Real World Data
Okay, here’s some real data for ProFantasy’s Fractal Terrains. Been looking for Fractal Terrains Real World Data? Well, look no further! I got tired of everyone asking for this on the Profantasy CC2-l...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Mr. Herbert!
Today is Frank Herbert’s Birthday. Of course, he passed away in 1986, the year I graduated from high-school, but his work lives on. Mr. Herbert is primarily known for his seminal work, Dune, and the...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Mr. Lewis!
Today is C.S. Lewis’ birthday. For those of you who don’t know him, C.S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, which has been made into movies and mini-series several times. Lewis was a contemporary of...
View ArticleAn Upsidedown World
I’m always looking for new twists on old themes. And, frankly, the whole “alternate Earth” thing is a very old theme. But, I have to admit, it’s one that I can’t get away from in my own head. One of...
View ArticlePlace Names
Specifically, subdivison names. Naming things can be one of the most difficult tasks for an author. Whether it’s naming people, places or things, the endless work of finding just the right name, one...
View ArticleGet Ready for NaNoWriMo
I thought I’d try something new this year; early preparation. To be clear, though, I’m not going to attempt NaNoWrimo this year, because I’m way too busy right now. However, in previous years, I would...
View ArticleCreate Your Characters
Now that you’ve got a story idea, who are the people in it? Often, a story is centered around a single, strong character, and you’ve already answered that question. But, what if you haven’t? Well,...
View ArticleMagical Maps
Autogenerated fantasy landscapes feel like randomly programmed dreams. I wouldn’t really call myself a writer any more, since I don’t really write regularly, outside of emails at work and these weekly...
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