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20 Dec 2017

Writer’s Corner #2:  The Detection Club Rules

by Steve | posted in: Uncategorized, Writer's Corner | 0

There are lots of other people writing about writing, so I try not to add to the pile unless I decide something needs to be said.  In this case, though, I thought we needed to discuss some ground rules.  

Detection Club Rules
13 Dec 2017

Short Story Showcase #7:  “LEGO Man”

by Steve | posted in: Short Story Showcase, Uncategorized | 0

This series focuses on stories that are both well-written and do something that I find interesting from a technical perspective.  This week, try not to step on the LEGO bricks!

TGD's Spec Blog
6 Dec 2017

DYR #1:  Do you remember that time when the Hebrews and Spartans concluded an alliance?

by Steve | posted in: Do you remember...?, Uncategorized | 0

I love history, and periodically I run across amazing things while digging through the old books I’ve accumulated over the years.  This one may be new to you, but, on the off chance it jogs your memory, do you remember … Continued

Hellenistic Period
29 Nov 2017

Short Story Showcase #6:  “American Shadow”

by Steve | posted in: Short Story Showcase, Uncategorized | 0

This series focuses on stories that are both well-written and do something that I find interesting from a technical perspective.  This week is a party in the CIA U.S.A.

Fantastic Stories of the Imagination
22 Nov 2017

Short Story Showcase #5: “Bloody Therapy”

by Steve | posted in: Short Story Showcase, Uncategorized | 0

This series focuses on stories that are both well-written and do something that I find interesting from a technical perspective.   This week, let’s look in the mirror.

Diabolical Plots
15 Nov 2017

Short Story Showcase #4: The Herb Wife’s Apprentice

by Steve | posted in: Short Story Showcase, Uncategorized | 0

This series focuses on stories that are both well-written and do something that I find interesting from a technical perspective.  This week, let’s dye our beards!

Persistent Visions
8 Nov 2017

Short Story Showcase #3:  The Last Listener

by Steve | posted in: Short Story Showcase, Uncategorized | 0

This series focuses on stories that are both enjoyable and do something that I find interesting from a technical perspective.  This week, let’s do some listening.

New Myths
31 Oct 2017

Writer’s Corner #1:  The Lesson of Old Man Henderson

by Steve | posted in: Uncategorized, Writer's Corner | 0

There are lots of other people writing about writing, so I try not to add to the pile unless I decide something needs to be said.  In this case, though, I also wanted an excuse to talk about Old Man … Continued

24 Oct 2017

Short Story Showcase #2: “They Breed Like Flies”

by Steve | posted in: Short Story Showcase, Uncategorized | 0

This series focuses on stories that are both enjoyable and do something that I find interesting from a technical perspective.  This week, it’s our turn to be the aliens.

Compelling Science Fiction
22 Oct 2017

Novelette: “The Touch of Iron”

by Steve | posted in: Story, Uncategorized | 0

They can steal everything but a will of iron.

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Who is this guy?


Steve Quinn is a writer of speculative fiction. He lives on the outskirts of the capital.

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  • Short Story Showcase #30:  “Superiority” Short Story Showcase #30:  “Superiority” July 4, 2018
  • DYR#4:  Do you remember…that prehistoric battle beyond the edge of the world? DYR#4: Do you remember…that prehistoric battle beyond the edge of the world? June 27, 2018

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  • Novelette: “The Touch of Iron” Novelette: “The Touch of Iron” October 22, 2017
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