A friend and I were talking recently about generating ideas for our writing. The friend asked what method I use to come up with ideas, and asked if the characters I wrote about were actually me in disguise.
So, to answer the last question first: No, my characters are not about me, or based on me. They are not autobiographical.
Continue reading “Generating ideas: the ‘What if…?’”‘Great books … (are) about helping me understand the human condition through story examples.’
To call After Dinner Conversation an atypical literary magazine would be an understatement as well as a disservice to this multi-faceted media operation. Founder and editor-in-chief Kolby Granville (@kolbyg on X/Twitter) set out to create a magazine that used the art of fiction to delve into weighty ethical and philosophical issues, and he’s accomplished just that.
After Dinner Conversation Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is published monthly to offer, in the words of its website, “intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues.” But After Dinner Conversation is more than a litmag. It includes podcasts, books, teaching aids, and more.
In addition to his busy work as a publisher, Kolby is also a practicing defense attorney. He took some time out of his hectic schedule to tell us a bit about After Dinner Conversation.
Continue reading “Friday Five: Q&A with After Dinner Conversation founder Kolby Granville”Q: If you knew you would never be published, would you still write? Why or why not?
A: Yes, I would. Because to me, the act of writing is an important act of self-expression. While I love the ego boost and (modest) recognition of having my work published, it isn’t what drives me to write.
What about you? Comment below with your thoughts.
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Grateful to the good folks at Roi Fainéant Press for publishing my flash fiction story, “Narcissus on the Deck,” in their fine literary magazine.
This entire issue, as usual, is chock full of outstanding writing. Please give it a perusal. Pick a story at random. You won’t be disappointed.
Follow Roi Fainéant Press on X/Twitter at @press_roi.
