Archive for August, 2008
Posted on August 28, 2008 - by Aaron Ross Powell
Karaoke Quintessence: Chapter 3: Synesthesia
The introduction of Danny Weeks, a slacker with a very unusual problem.
Posted on August 28, 2008 - by Aaron Ross Powell
How the Bias for Intent Makes Fools of Us All
Daniel Dennett calls it the intentional stance. Long ago, in our evolutionary history, it was better to think there was a tiger behind you than to pass that rustling off as just the wind. If it’s the wind and you expect a tiger, you only look foolish, diving into cover or waving your spear. But [...]
Posted on August 16, 2008 - by Aaron Ross Powell
Karaoke Quintessence: Chapter 2: Tweens
Wherein we meet the second of our characters, Alex Dale, a detective hired by a pair of very odd clients.
Posted on August 9, 2008 - by Aaron Ross Powell
The Hole: Outro
THE HOLE, as a serial novel, is completed. Sixteen months of writing and ninety-thousand words and Elliot and Evajean’s journey has ended. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s followed the book–and to everyone who’s just starting it now. Writing THE HOLE has been a terrific experience for me and most [...]
Posted on August 8, 2008 - by Aaron Ross Powell
Karaoke Quintessence: Chapter 1: Juju
The novel opens with the introduction of one of its heroes, Jimmy Pete, a professional karaoke singer with more than a little mojo on his side.
Posted on August 6, 2008 - by Aaron Ross Powell
The Hole: Part 81
The light spread and intensified as they approached the Nephites. The crazies fell back, pushed away in a twenty foot radius, those closest to the edge throwing up their arms. Some screamed. Elliot could only barely hear them. Sounds coming through the light were muffled and had the warble of traveling in water. Beyond the [...]
