So over in the New Republic, of all places, Ian McEwan (“One of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945”) asks what happens when a novelist loses his faith in fiction.  And I found myself nodding in agreement as I read along.. Novels? I don’t know how or where to suspend my disbelief. What imaginary Henry […]

Okay, making this brief . . . Yesterday, buoyed by stories of people having the operation and leaving with perfect vision, I had Lasik to correct my vision problems. Let’s just say it didn’t go as well as I could have hoped. I have become so sensitive to light that, pretty much, I can’t see. […]

This morning’s career conversation: “Walter, you’re in the wrong line of work.  If only you made cute cat videos, you’d have an audience of millions and be on your way to fame and fortune.” “In that case, I need a cuter cat.” “Oh.  You’re right.”

No updates here!  Nupdate! It’s rare that a post of mine generates such unanimity, but it looks as if the question I asked in my last post has been answered. The Rift will therefore hit the net unaltered, except for the usual tweaks and small improvements.  People reading the novel will experience an alternative universe rather […]