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A Word on Vocabulary #21: Ultracrepidarian

By Nick Marone 15 July 20A Word on Vocabulary

You know what I think? Opinions matter ... except when they don't. The world is so full of opinions. Some are good, thoughtful, and based on excellent reasoning. Others are divisive and have no place in the world. Still others are about matters so small they barely affect anything or[…]

<cite>Journeys</cite> Author Interview: Chris Foley

Journeys Author Interview: Chris Foley

By Nick Marone 5 July 20Interview

In December 2019, Deadset Press published fifteen short stories in their Journeys anthology. Chris Foley wrote “Journey of Life”—a thoughtful, thrilling tale with great twists and two lovely protagonists. Chris was kind enough to answer questions about his story and his writing life. Chris Foley Tell me a little about[…]

<cite>Journeys</cite> Author Interview: Taine Andrews

Journeys Author Interview: Taine Andrews

By Nick Marone 29 June 20Interview1 Comment

In December 2019, Deadset Press published fifteen short stories in their Journeys anthology. Taine Andrews wrote "Karere"—a story which oozes classic science fiction with an awesome dose of suspense. Here, Taine was kind enough to answer questions about his story and his writing life. Taine Andrews Tell me a little[…]

A Word on Vocabulary #20: “Smultroställe”

By Nick Marone 7 June 20A Word on Vocabulary

As Peter Sarstedt asked: "Where do you go to, my lovely?" It has been a while since a proper non-English word has featured in A Word on Vocabulary. There are some things in life that just cannot be expressed in English—at least not as beautifully as in other languages. For[…]

Space Trip Excerpt

By Nick Marone 28 May 20Free Stuff

Illustration © Tom EdwardsTomEdwardsDesign.com Here are the first two chapters of Space Trip. Sign up to my newsletter to stay informed about the Space Trip Universe and other projects— you get a FREE short story too! Blurb FOUR FRIENDSONE SHIPNO BRAINSFour friends—Dave, Eddie, Jimmy, and Chuck—are fed up with their[…]

A Word on Vocabulary #19: “Absquatulate”

By Nick Marone 20 May 20A Word on Vocabulary

You say goodbye, . . . and I don't. There are some people in this world, myself included, who at times feel the need to leave a gathering or situation in a hurry. Never mind the reasons. Once again, our great language, moulded and twisted from many others, has given[…]

A Word on Vocabulary #18: “Librocubicularist”

By Nick Marone 27 April 20A Word on Vocabulary

You must be comfortable when you read. Who loves their bed? Who loves books? Who loves reading in bed? I put my hand up for all three. If you're like me, then you know how awesome it is to read while you're tucked into bed. There's a word for our[…]

A Word on Vocabulary #17: “Apricity”

By Nick Marone 30 March 20A Word on Vocabulary

This word should warm your heart. Some of us enjoy the winter months. We long for the colder air, wrapped up in coats and gloves, perhaps even enjoying a bit of snow. For others, winter is anathema. They seek and covet even the smallest ray of sunshine. Even those who[…]

A Word on Vocabulary #16: “Paracosm”

By Nick Marone 23 February 20A Word on Vocabulary

We are limited only by our own imaginations. There is some innate ability in children to create rich imaginary worlds. For some of us, that childlike sense of wonder and fantasy stays along for the ride into adulthood. Who doesn't enjoy getting lost in a book, TV series, or video[…]

A Word on Vocabulary #15: “Haboob”

By Nick Marone 9 February 20A Word on Vocabulary

It sounds funny, but it really isn't. There are some weather events that look truly breathtaking in photos—not so much in person. In fact, the sometimes turbulent nature of our planet's weather can prove fatal for some. Thankfully, there are tried and tested methods to safeguard lives when local weather[…]