More New Drawings
A few more recent 2023 drawings. Most are in an 8″ x 8″ journal; the size has encouraged experimentation. all images copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith
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The Characters Table
For a while I’ve been compiling a list of similar characters in my fiction; for instance, why is Michelle Morgan, graduate student, philosopher, and Sunday supplement author in Akard Drearstone, so much like Moolka Waxtor, writer in residence and secret … Continue reading →
What If?
Aren’t most novels inspired by a central What If? Investigating the original What If of my novels or long stories has required a lot of thought. It’s possible that some really never began with a real What If. But I … Continue reading →
A Writing Biography, Part V: Space, Time, and Tania through The University of Mars, 1974-1982
It’s time I brought this series further up to date; ideas for it have been kicking around since 2014. Though it’s seemed unnatural to try to split my life up into these various parts, which I keep rearranging as I … Continue reading →