Author of stranger fiction. Advocate of writing the wrong way. Poet laureate of Hell.
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Hello, Reader! Welcome to Strange Ink.I revived my dormant newsletter as something a bit more timeless: a regular publication I am calling Strange Ink (because my company is Stranger Fiction Inc.) ... ... but it's still me, Jonathan Ball (and this is still my personal, private email, so just reply to get in touch). Strange Ink is a regular column featuring original fiction and poetry, writing tips, and thoughts on making a career as a creative person. It may appear a few other places later on, but for now it's just appearing right here, in front of your face. The Podcast is Back.If you don't already know, we brought my podcast Writing the Wrong Way back from summer hiatus early. Some great guests recently:
And of course, I have over 100 episodes of backlog on many topics, with many people, deep diving as much as I can. Check out new episodes (and the archives) of Writing the Wrong Way here or wherever you get your podcasts.
A Poem for You.I'm finishing up a new poetry book called Motion Dazzle. Here's the title poem from the manuscript, just for you! Only my daughter Jessie has seen this before, if I recall correctly. MOTION DAZZLE If I can move fast enough, Both speed and direction obscured makes a family. He wants his family He must kill all your families.
A Third Thing.The "Rule of Threes" says I should add a third thing. As writing "rules" go, it is usually a good one. So maybe that's your third thing. A classic writing tip. Obey the "Rule of Threes!" Stay strange, Jonathan |
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Jonathan Ball, PhD
Creative Evil Overlord, STRANGER FICTION INC.
Author of stranger fiction. Advocate of writing the wrong way. Poet laureate of Hell.
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