Why Can’t and Won’t AI Replace Genuine Artists?
As smart as AI is, genuine artists will never be replaced. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Art in its many forms is an expression of the soul. I don’t…
Can You See the Same Magic That I See in Books and the Arts?
Books and the arts are amazing sources of practical magic. Photo by Mikołaj on Unsplash I have no idea how old I was when I learned to read. I’d guess…
Does What You Read Impact What You Write?
What you read will impact what you write in various ways. Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash When I started to read daily, I chose a specific time so that…
What Might the Future of Writing, Creativity, and the Reality of AI Look Like?
The future is here. AI is gaining prominence. What will that mean? Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash I started my journey as a creative writer when I was…
Has Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Writing, and Art Always Been Impacted by Culture?
I’m rather certain that the answer is yes - they’ve always been impacted by culture. Photo by Ingrid Vasconcelos on Unsplash The writing and other art that you do is…
Am I Teetering on the Brink and About to Fall or Fly?
That’s the question – fall or fly? Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash One of my favorite sayings, usually attributed to Zen but said by John Burroughs, is, “Leap and…
Am I Up for Another Round of Reevaluating, Rebranding, and Resolving Anew?
Of course I am! Life is all about reevaluating, rebranding, and resolving. Photo by Jon Asato on Unsplash Today I made an unintended statement that resonates with me quite a…
Are All the Genres in Writing Transmutable and Combinable?
No genres are so set that they cannot be blended, altered, and mixed. Photo by Mélanie THESE on Unsplash Both of my recent sci-fi series are not entirely sci-fi. Mostly…
Branding and Rebranding to Create Balance, Grow, and Improve Sales
I have done branding and rebranding several times. A collection of the author's paperbacks for sale at Farpoint In the fall of 2016, I began to put a LOT more…
Are the Arts and Artists Ready for Web 3.0 and Beyond?
Yes and no, of course. Web 3.0 and beyond is both fascinating and terrifying. Photo by Barbara Zandoval on Unsplash Did you read Ready Player One or see the movie?…