Category Archives: writing

Diane Bator chuckled all the way

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Dr Bob Rich

Or so she told me when sending me the link to our interview. “Bátor” means “brave” in Hungarian, and indeed Diane is brave Canadian who has also interviewed Skye Taylor a few days ago. My friends will know Skye as … Continue reading →

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Cocktail writing

Posted on 21/03/2026 by Dr Bob Rich

For March 2026, Skye Taylor wants us to look at both writing and reading blended genres. “What do you enjoy about blending them while writing and do you enjoy reading the mix?” That’s two questions, blended together, isn’t it? Reading … Continue reading →

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Crit tickle

Posted on 21/02/2026 by Dr Bob Rich

Once I have finished writing something, it is as perfect as I can make it. But will you find it perfect? My research indicates that 99.27% of readers are able to suggest some improvement. They might (gasp) find a typo … Continue reading →

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Publicity about publicity

Posted on 18/01/2026 by Dr Bob Rich

Authors Publish is a great mob, run by a delightful couple. Their mission is to (guess what) help authors to get published. This is a family business, but they often organise free events. Here is one: Dear Writers, Kindall Gant … Continue reading →

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Riting Requires Research

Posted on 17/01/2026 by Dr Bob Rich

Yes, yes, I know there is a silent w there, but I can’t resist alliteration. Obviously, the derivation for “research” is “search again,” which is as silly as silent letters. In my ancient past, it meant designing and conducting experiments … Continue reading →

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The real story of the exodus

Posted on 02/01/2026 by Dr Bob Rich

This is an extract from my current writing project, working title Derit’s Doom. The two chapters together are a little over 7000 words. While there are references back to previous chapters, this should be perfectly understandable. I am posting it … Continue reading →

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Promotion commotion

Posted on 30/12/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

This is the title of an amusing account of how criminals prey on authors’ dreams, and how to protect yourself. It is hosted by Authors Publish, a wonderful resource for writers, and the author is some fellow named Bob Rich, … Continue reading →

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Who are we?

Posted on 20/12/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

Our December 2025 assignment is to write a light-hearted story. Here is my offering, in exactly 100 words. There will be a draw among people who have successfully identified the speaker. The winner will be awarded a big laugh. He … Continue reading →

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How does this speculative fiction opening grab you?

Posted on 10/12/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

1. At last, at long last, Derit is thankfully dead. In an instant that takes forever, he rushes through darkness toward a light of unimaginable beauty and is enfolded in a glow of Love. He is safe—a chick fallen out … Continue reading →

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Honorable mention

Posted on 26/11/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

The person honorably mentioned is Henri, the last savage on earth to be accepted into the New Humanity Tony Califeri had created. This is the short story The Last Sauvage, a prequel to Sleeper, Awake. Just for fun, I entered … Continue reading →

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