So it’s been a long, long time since I’ve been here, and I’ve decided to come back. I’ve edited/deleted some earlier posts, and will use this blog for my writing flotsam and jetsam.
General recap: I’m just now starting to write original stories for publication. I wrote original fiction for many years, eons ago, and then stopped as real life got in the way. A few years ago I discovered fanfiction and that got me started writing again. Thank God. I’ve written a ton of fanfiction, all in the A-Team (series) universe. I like that universe because I like adventure stories and I like looking at the psychological makeup of guys in adventure stories (and I’m a big fan of the show). I’m not ashamed of or embarrassed by writing fanfic, and I’ve learned a great deal about story-telling through it. So if you look down your nose at fanfic or its writers – well, you can leave that attitude at the door.
I’m now working on original fiction again, along with the fanfic, and hopefully will get published before the final curtain. I’ll be discussing the path I end up following, and also various issues in writing. I don’t know a heck of a lot about the publishing business yet, but as I learn I’ll share some of it here. And part of what I talk about here will be my impressions and opinions about the “writing community” – which may or may not set well with the members. I do seem to have a knack for pointing out the emperor’s new clothes, which has gotten me in not a little hot water on various forums. But hopefully that will lead to some interesting discussions.
The only thing I ask (okay, demand) of any comments here is that you remain respectful and polite. It is possible to disagree without getting nasty. Writers, especially, should be able to handle that without too much problem.
