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A Bell Jar, a Mason Jar, and a Story Jar

On December 15, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I'm not going insane. At least I don't think I am. No, this post is about things that some, or all of us find jarring. I know that I only speak for myself and there are a lot authors out there who may disagree, but once a reader is in the story it's bad to …

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Dark Fantasy from the Western Hills of NY

On December 5, 2022December 11, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of selling my books at our local Twin Tiers Comic-Con. While there I crossed paths with a couple local authors. Lucky for me, Caytlyn Brooke agreed to write a guest post for the Busker. I asked for a brief piece on her writing style and journey. Caytlyn …

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There’s a Hole in the Ranch

On November 30, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I've talked before about my love for stories that bend and blend genre. Recently I stumbled across one of these gems. I'm guessing most of you know about the show Outer Range, but I'd put it on my list to watch a while back and forgotten about it until just before Thanksgiving. Watching the first …

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The Surf

On November 10, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

            The wind rippled through his long, curly hair like gentle fingers trying to delicately ease his troubled mind. Chuck reclined on the tall dune, propped up on his elbows as he watched the sun peak her rosy face over the steel grey breakers. They broke as relentless as the pistons of a steam engine. …

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The Necklace

On October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized2 Comments

            Penny stood barefoot, her toes curled at the lip of the rooftop. With arms spread wide she stared from her solitude at the skyline before her, at the lights twinkling like terrestrial stars.             Sounds of life drifted up to her solitary aerie, reminding her of the missing piece of her life. Her gaze …

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Social Media and Science-Fiction

On October 17, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Full disclaimer, I don't spend nearly the amount of time on social media as others, but I do have Twitter, Instagram, and still maintain Facebook. In older sci-fi, readers and viewers were amazed when characters could communicate with the touch of a button. They saw this communication as an achievement that would change the face …

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Clone Wars and Other Miscellaneous Debris

On September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

While walking my son to school today we were talking about the Clone Wars comic book he is writing. Guess what ... that got my mind jumping down the rabbit hole. I wonder if George Lucas had an inkling of what the Clone Wars would turn out to be when they were mentioned in that …

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Are Aliens Necessary?

On September 13, 2022 By zachwinderlIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Across the board, aliens have been a staple in science-fiction. Whether we are talking books like War of the Worlds or the Barsoom Stories or talking about film like The Day the Earth Stood Still or ... Alien, extraterrestrials have been a major player in sci-fi stories. Let's be honest, whatever variation of little green …

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A Waste or a Lesson

On August 1, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I know some people in a profession, like writing, might look at other activities as a waste of time. I hear other authors complaining about how life takes them away from their creative time. While I understand, I would have to disagree with this take. Writing may be a major focal point of my life, …

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Why Write?

On July 22, 2022 By zachwinderlIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

If you ask most people why they write, the answer would be 'I don't' and I personally don't think they need to. Writing is for a few people. Looking on social media and keeping track of aspiring authors, it might seem like there are a lot more authors out there. In reality, true authors are …

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