by Jan Bear | May 9, 2004 | Uncategorized
When I picked up the phone, a woman’s voice started right into her message. I thought she said–though I’m sure I’m mistaken–“Stop the Catholic takeover. Vote ‘no’ on Measures [something] and [something].” I said,...
by Jan Bear | May 9, 2004 | Uncategorized
When I got back from Ashland, I found a note in my e-mail box that my short story, Call Your Mother, has been posted at Literary Mama. It’s a great site, and I’m pleased to be included.
by Jan Bear | May 5, 2004 | Uncategorized
“Ask Father Vasiliy” in The Onion Dome has this gem: In general I discourage this “missionary dating.” Was it missionary dating in Nineteenth Century Russia? I am meaning outside of Royal Family, of course. Actually I am meaning outside of Royal Family and...
by Jan Bear | May 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
It’s a light day for readers, so I’ll sneak in a story that may scandalize some people. We had a great retreat at Cannon Beach this past weekend. Friday afternoon, the seven of us walked to a nearby restaurant for margaritas. We had a grand time and...
by Jan Bear | Apr 28, 2004 | Uncategorized
My lessons in fiction: I’ve finally figured out what a plot point is. It’s a place where the character must either change goals or radically change the means of pursuing those goals. If it’s at the beginning of a story, it’s the inciting...
by Jan Bear | Apr 27, 2004 | Uncategorized
I got a call today from the Department of Homeland Security. A nice man, whose name I didn’t catch, wanted to ask about some attempted credit card fraud against us last year. In December someone tried to use our Visa card to buy something in Indonesia. We heard...