Animals in the Yard

Thanks for perusing. The contents of this blog are selections from my books, published and unpublished.

They say you should "be the change you want to see," and I'm embracing that now that the publishing industry as we knew it is largely collapsed, and literature flattened by techno-platform-commerce into its mostly easily consumed algorithmic essence.

So: rather than authors clamoring for the attention of agents and their manuscript wish lists (#mswl), I believe authors should be in the power position, with agents seeking access to the products of their labor. If you're with me, use #aml for author manuscript list.

Chemicals! (The Musical)

Aug 17, 2025

CHARACTERS MITCH TYRANNICAL, CEO MegaPetroLith Corp., a giant conglomerate of consumer goods brands. A 46-year-old, handsome megalomaniac with slicked-back hair, square jaw, Cheney-esque sneer, in a dark three-piece suit. A cloud of thick white smoke encircles his head, though no cigar is seen.

The Fascinating Face

Jul 31, 2025

The face is a fascinating thing. Through evolutionary necessity, humans have evolved a complex system for conveying emotions using the blunt instrument that is the face.

Significance

Jun 29, 2025

Recently, there was a decrease in the significance of my significant other. She who previously had been significant became, by decree, insignificant. The demotion was initiated, as they say at companies, internally.