The seventh episode of the serialized short story features a quick exchange between Steve and Laura, a peek at Steve’s writing process, and then he needs to fill out form A-27.
Writing
Writing include excerpts from novels, short stories, random commentary and rants, poetry, and all else done with letters, words, etc.
Poetry Writing
The Train Rolls Down the Track (Poem from Mars Jazz)
From Mars Jazz (2016): “The Train Goes Down the Track” tackles bliss, addiction, technology’s impact on the human soul, and the cost of enlightenment.
Prose Writing
Why I’m Using A.I. Less and Less: Quality and Ethical Concerns
Unless you’re in the “AI bubble” echo chamber, it’s clear people are turning on A.I. While I still use it for sparingly, I’d like to clear up any confusion about how, and at what frequency, I utilize A.I. tools.
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future : the Aftermath of Electronic Slavery
The day electricity died, how the A.I. collapse happened, and the debate centuries later about whether to turn the electrical grids back on… From the Vision of the Future series by BW Derge
Fiction Poetry Prose Writing
Untitled Serialized Short Story about a Writer Named Steve
Episode 16 of the untitled story called “Steve” features a scene from his writing class, an exchange at the gas station, and a poem called Metamorphosis Cease
Poetry Writing
Poem by BW Derge: Outlast (Lips)
Poem from 2019 collection “Paradox Lost” – grappling with modern society, a sordid relationship, and the futility of existence vs. the power of eternal love. Outlast (Lips) is part of a trilogy of poems including Outpour (Magic), and Outcry (Clusterfuck). These three poems inspired the playlist “Clusterfuck Magic Lips”
Fiction Prose Writing
Top 5 Goosebumps Books According to a Kid from the ‘90s
What are the best 5 original Goosebumps books by RL Stine? Here are the five that have left an impression on a kid raised in the 1990s, ranked.
Fiction Jams Writing
From Hosts of Jam Notes: Discussing Upcoming Novel “Remember Me, Nothing”
Here’s a discussion about upcoming novel “Remember Me Nothing” between the Jam Notes hosts – the author (BW Derge) and the book’s editor (Nick Ring).
Fiction Prose Writing
Laenif: Book One, Chapter Three: “Ghoid’s Cave”
In chapter 3 of the first book of Laenif, Ghoid recounts to Marsle about the romantic escapade he shared with a female Indopi named Aetheticia and how the experience led to enlightenment
Fiction Prose Writing
Serialized Short Story about Steve: Part 15: A Mangled Echo
It’s part 15 of a serialized short story about a drunk writer named Steve. This episode features more from the anonymous narrator alone in the wild and Steve’s reflection on the word “echo.”