Tag: creating

• Spooky Flash Fiction

  These were written for a Halloween contest I did not win, so here ya go, world. Trick or treat. A sea monster story, a devil dog story, and a story about demons. Sort of. Count on me to mess with the concepts. Grief’s Reward I heard her call, in the chill night after an autumn […]

  K. M. Herkes

  November 1, 2014

  Whimsy

  craft, creating, flash fiction, monsters, urban fantasy, words

• Electronic Publishing For Smartypants

  Today’s installment of Inside Karen’s Head is about ebook production. I refuse to call it “For Dummies,” and not because I’m afraid of copyright infringement. I don’t like the phrase’s implicit judgment that people who want to learn are stupid. Ignorance is not stupidity. Stupid people don’t seek out knowledge. /mini-rant. I don’t sell much, […]

  K. M. Herkes

  October 17, 2014

  Authoring, Writing Advice

  always learning, craft, creating, measuring progress

• A Personal Story about Stories

  Let me tell you the story of me and my stories, and how I came to write. First, let’s be clear about one thing: I’m not a writer. That seems an odd statement, I admit, given the author pages posted at the top of this page. Leaving aside whether self-publishing “counts,” especially when I cannot […]

  K. M. Herkes

  September 30, 2014

  Authoring

  art, confessions, craft, creating, family, life, Navel Gazing, writer’s life

• Time for a pit stop

  Today’s writing analogy is brought to you by my long-overdue viewing of the 24 hours of Le Mans. Yup. That’s right.  I’m about to compare my writing and publishing experience to racing cars.  Let’s say I can do the writing part. Let’s say I’m a great driver of a fantastic writing machine. All my talent […]

  K. M. Herkes

  August 4, 2014

  Authoring

  confessions, creating, frustration, guilt, inspiration, loneliness, teamwork, writer’s life

• A compendium of grumbles

  Disclaimer: most of the following material does not apply to my circle of acquaintance. I have some great supporters. If you recognize yourself in any of the following paragraphs, however, if you feel a wee twinge of guilt…well, then. Good. Begin Rant:  Does your heart sink when a buddy mentions that he spent his weekend […]

  K. M. Herkes

  March 27, 2014

  Writing Advice

  contrarian, craft, creating, friendship, Navel Gazing, philosophy, rant, reviews, writer’s bane