Good morning. Up early to get some writing done before the conference kicks in for the day. Time for the ceremonial coffee. #mdc3con #writing

Phew! First day done. Fun and, as an introvert, stressful. More of the same tomorrow. The AI panel for writers was somewhat contentious but we had some important discussions. Short story panel was fun. #mdc3con #writing

Observation: some authors wear the same clothes year in and year out, no matter where they go. #life

Ego is a poor substitute for knowledge, #life

Still waking up. Time for the ceremonial coffee. #mdc3con

The Vase He: “I didn’t want to upset you.” She: “Hand me that vase.” He, in horror: “What are you doing?” She: “We have to drain the blood.” #writing #flashfiction

Well, I got talke into doing a class on flash fiction next year. #writing #mdc3con #flashfiction

Dinner

Do hotels still have “house detectives”? Doubt it. #hotel #writing

Checked in. Got some writing done. Caught up with a bunch of people. Fun. #mdc3con #writing

I’m back in Columbia MD for C3 #writing #conf

Happy Monte Cristo Day You youngun’s are missing a greagt (unhealthy) sandwich.

Good morning. Getting ready for a fun and stressful weekend. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

All packed and set. Time to relax.

Just because you talk a lot doesn’t mean you have a lot to say or what you say is worth listening to. #life

They aren’t productivity tools if they don’t make you productive. Just because you’re being productive doesn’t mean you’ll make more. Just because you make more doesn’t mean you are a better human or happier. #life #failure

Chain restaurants assemble. They never cook or allow the restaurants to innovate. Mandates are a chain around the neck. #restaurant #chain #failure #innovation

A non-profit always worries about money. You don’t need money to make a difference. #life #success

Tyres or tires? Take it outside.

“She took her clothes off. He was disappointed they were off-the-rack.” #writing #throwawayline

It’s almost 2027. How many of you thought you’d make it this far? #life

How does your life improve “life”? #life

The more people that fit in a room, the more arguments ensue, until one remains and then they keep complaining they are lonely. #life

One word, seven commas. #writing

I’ll be at Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity this weekend, hosting two panels and one one. I always like this conference. I get to see people and talk to them, although it’s still stressful. Columbia MD is the place to be this weekend. I’ll be signing and auctioning stuff. #writing #author #mdc3con