Hear ye, hear ye! Welcome to the first issue of the Nilsonian Timely.Contrary to what you’ve seen here in the past, where I’ve discussed specific issues in an attempt at being motivational, or delivering straight up fictional stories (using the plural here, as there is a definite plan to give you more of this later …
Chapter 2A reveal and a conclusion sigh There’s no point in lying, is there? For all I know, this is just mumbling inside my own mind, and no one will know what goes on in here. Who should? For all I know, there’s no one left anyway. No one but them, and their interest in …
Chapter 1 An introduction and a clue As I stepped outside today, I noticed that a chill rain was falling. Why hadn’t I noticed it before? I considered stepping back inside and grabbing a jacket, or maybe just a hoodie, but as I had gone out already, I should stay on course. Who knew when …
Thar she goes! Yesterday, like many others, I was watching the NASA/SpaceX rocket launch livestream.Despite my age, this was the first launch I followed live, as far as I remember. I found the thrill of it to exceed my every expectation, and I was nailed to the screen as I watched the count-down.Would they have …
Where does inspiration come from? That’s a question that is often asked, and rarely or never satisfyingly answered.There are a million would-be artists out there, all sitting around and waiting for inspiration to hit. Then they’ll write that great American novel, record that smash hit album, film that blockbuster movie. Feel free to add on …
Here’s where inspiration comes from, and why you don’t need it Read More »
That’s the deal But why? Why should you listen, or rather read, a word I say? Or write, as the case is here. That’s the question, innit? Well, here’s as good a reason as any, I guess – I want you to. Simple as that. But why? Because I enjoy writing. Yet, as fun as …