What is the story behind the self-published science fiction novel “Laenif”? Here’s the behind the curtain look at writing and publishing the first two books of what is becoming the Laenif Trilogy.
Tag: fiction
Fiction by BW Derge – Laenif, And the Sun Let Go, and Remember Me, Nothing
Fiction Prose Writing
Untitled Mini-Series About Steve: Part 4: “Yes, Mother.”
Part Four of an untitled mini-series about a character named Steve, a young college student with ambitions of being a writer. Written in 2009 at the College of Santa Fe by BW Derge. In the fourth part, Steve’s mother pays a visit.
Poetry Writing
A Poem by Steve, “Shades Insane” (Part 3 of Untitled Mini-Series)
Part 3 of an Untitled Mini-Series about “Steve” features a poem by the main character and an anonymous quotes about his handwriting.
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future: The A.I. Nightmare Scenario
Future science fiction dystopian short story by BW Derge – enter your A.I. Nightmare scenario.
Fiction Prose Writing
Untitled Mini-Series About Steve: Part Two (Going Dental)
Part Two of an untitled mini-series about a character named Steve, a young college student with ambitions of being a writer. Written in 2009 at the College of Santa Fe by BW Derge. “Going Dental”
Fiction Prose Writing
Untitled Mini-Series About Steve: Part One (Hello)
Part One of an untitled mini-series about a character named Steve, a young college student with ambitions of being a writer. Written in 2009 at the College of Santa Fe by BW Derge. “Hello”
Fiction Prose Writing
Push the Button: Reality is as Limitless as a Dream
Written in 2025, “Push the Button: Reality is as Limitless as a Dream” is a short story by BW Derge about a couple traversing across multiple universes, grappling with the fragility of their existence and the seeming futility of life. Would you push the button, knowing reality is as limitless as a dream?
Prose Writing
10 Great Books to Add to Your Reading List
Books to add to your reading list. The top 5 novels and the top 5 non-fiction books that left a strong impression on me – whether it was inspirational for my own writing or just significantly altered my perspective.
Fiction Prose Writing
The Orchestra of a Psycho’s Psyche: Julius (Short Story)
A re-write of the first short story I wrote in 2007 while studying creative writing at the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico. Originally titled “The Orchestra of a Psyche,” the story is about a disturbed individual who has rejected humanity (besides his roommate Bruce) in favor of life in a swamp, where Julius makes jewlery out of pig bones…
Prose Writing
One Year Later: Writing, Music, and Art of 2024
One year and 116 posts later, let’s review art in 2024 featuring writings and music by BW Derge along with Nick Ring on the guitar.