Well that’s a first. Someone told me I have a calming affect on the conference. #mdc3con #writing

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

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

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

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

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

Today has been a good writing day. The plot has gone off the rails of the original ugliness. This is better. I still have a lot to write in this draft. #writing

“Arrogance is the belief that you are always right. It’s a self-fullfilling religion “ #writing

Observed: a Giants (NFL) fan arguing (not debating) in a loud voice that he is right. #character #writing #sport #failure

Today, I’m packing for C3 and brewing some pumpkin ale #writing #brewing #mdc3con

Observed: “She played with her teeth the way an old grizzled prospector focused on a dirty outcropping of rock hoping to strike gold.” #writing #character

“I didn’t go into politics because it’s too easy to pick on someone and I was raised not to be a bully.” #writing

“How many deaths does it take to become a god?” #writing

“Never pretend to be dead. People may want you to be.” #writing

“Sanity is highly underrated. That’s why there is so little of it” #writing

“Life is like a cute fluffy kitten that hides sharp claws that will razor slice you if you aren’t prepared.” #writing #catandenchantress

“His life was like a gold-plated toilet.” #writing

“It’s not enough to envision and manifest what you want or want to accomplish. You still have to work your ass off and even then, you may not get what you want.” #writing

“The problem with those who proclaim destiny, is they always forget that destiny is what the other side proclaims.” #writing

The official c3 schedule is up. Still time to register. creaturescrimesandcreativity.com/2026-sche… #writing