molo writes Con Notes, writing

Con Notes: Diversity & Class Systems in Fantasy (NYCC/BookCon 2016)

My con notes are a mix of direct quotes and paraphrasing of key ideas the panelists and/or audience discussed, particularly regarding writing advice and recommended reading lists. This is not meant to be a verbatim transcription of the panel, but rather a summary of key points and takeaways that are attributed where possible. The following … Continue reading Con Notes: Diversity & Class Systems in Fantasy (NYCC/BookCon 2016)

molo writes Publications, stories, writing

Story: San Cibernético

"San Cibernético" was my first published short story. It first appeared in the anthology The Internet Is Where The Robots Live Now, which was published on 12 November 2018 by Paper Dog Books.

Taro was almost to the Deep Belowdecks, almost free of Section RR, almost safe, when the científicos found him. Three of them sprung from a grimy hallway and tried to pin him down with rough, red-gloved hands.

"Just come with us quietly, and you won't have to worry about a thing, cariño," one of them said, her voice lilting and friendly.

molo writes Con Notes, writing

Con Notes: Write What You Know… What Do You Know? (Capclave 2019)

One of the things I've been meaning to do is share my notes from various cons I've attended, particularly notes about writing advice and recommended reading from panelists. My notes are a mix of direct quotes and paraphrasing of key ideas the panelists and/or audience discussed. This is not meant to be a verbatim transcription … Continue reading Con Notes: Write What You Know… What Do You Know? (Capclave 2019)

molo writes Book Reviews, books, reviews, writing

NaNoWriMo Prep + Review: Zen in the Art of Writing

To prep for National November Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this year, I've decided to reread the books and stories that make me feel compelled to write. We'll see how many I get through before the end of November, but the first book on my list was Ray Bradbury's Zen in the Art of Writing. Zen in … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Prep + Review: Zen in the Art of Writing