Thanks, Jeff! I came across a concept called "thisness" recently. It has a fancy Latin name, but essentially it grounds the reader in a present time and place. I've been trying to do more of that.
Also, I've been reading "Shatterday", and wow, I'm loving it. So, thanks for the recommendation!
Okay, I meant "I love the craft" in this literal way, and indeed your "thisness" speaks to that craft. You are the only writer I know who is conscious working on these things. Bravo!
But I also meant it perhaps more subtly, sort of slipping "Lovecraft" into the sentence.
Don't awaken the old gods for thou art squishy and beneath consideration.
Considered just enough to be squished. 🤣 Thanks for reading and commenting, Joseph!
Cool story. Might "Ammoth" have derived from "Mammoth"?
I love the craft you've brought to this story.
Thanks, Jeff! I came across a concept called "thisness" recently. It has a fancy Latin name, but essentially it grounds the reader in a present time and place. I've been trying to do more of that.
Also, I've been reading "Shatterday", and wow, I'm loving it. So, thanks for the recommendation!
Okay, I meant "I love the craft" in this literal way, and indeed your "thisness" speaks to that craft. You are the only writer I know who is conscious working on these things. Bravo!
But I also meant it perhaps more subtly, sort of slipping "Lovecraft" into the sentence.
I'm glad if you find Ellison to be rewarding.
🤣 I'm so dense, I didn't even catch that Lovecraft reference. Also, yes, I did derive Ammoth from Mammoth!
Not remotely dense.
"the claws of obsolescence" was my favorite phrase
Thank you, Randall, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😁
"Michigan seems like a dream to me now..."
If that's a dream, I would hate to see your nightmare 😬
Thanks for reading, David!
aaaargh! it's too short!!! more! we wants it!
Haha, thanks, Nick! This one I definitely could have added a whole lot more, but decided to keep it tight. Thanks for reading!