Starting from scratch
Weekly Posts
Writer’s Desk
The Pioneers and more
Deep Down
Years ago I mentioned to a friend that I was planning to cook dinner. She responded by sending me a comic strip, titled Why I Don't Cook at Home. It was silly, with clearly computer-generated illustrations of dopey, blob-like characters. But what got me was this amazing combination of crass language, sight gags, and snark. … Continue reading Deep Down
Writer’s Desk
Querying The Pioneers, Writing the Pandemic, and more
Writer's Desk
New short fiction, Dawn of the Pioneers, and more
Everyday Life
For years now, I've been a creature of habit. I like routine; I find it comforting. I have things I do every day. I go to one of my favorite breakfast places. I get to the office, spend the day working. Some days I manage to steal away for lunch with someone special. After work … Continue reading Everyday Life
NaNoWriMo: Week 3
Almost there: my weekly recap for NaNoWriMo 2019
WIP Wednesday
My midweek update on my current work-in-progress
Those We Have Spent
On December 7, 1941, our nation was attacked. A war followed, and with it came conscription. All men of draftable age were evaluated. Many served. Many were wounded. Many died. But they did so knowing that their country was in danger. And they did so knowing that if they sat idly by and did nothing, … Continue reading Those We Have Spent
NaNoWriMo: Week 2
My weekly update on NaNoWriMo 2019
Michael T. Kuester 