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Writing Workshop in Sofia!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by dan

The Human Library and Sofia Life Services present an English Writing Workshop Do you want to write stories in English? Come to our writing workshop on Sunday, April 7th and learn writing rules and tips from SF and fantasy writer … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 2

Posted on March 25, 2013 by dan

 It’s been a week of consolidation and organization. I did house-keeping stuff like prioritizing my marketing plans (webpage stuff is at the top of the list and coming soon). I put the finishing touches on my book proposal (such as … Continue reading →

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02 Reading 2

Posted on March 25, 2013 by dan

02 Reading2 The people: Paul Jenkins, Pavlina Borisova-Bensen, Daniel M. Bensen The Menu: Duck on a bed of wheat, hot apple cider, and “The Wrath of Khan” The purpose: to read through the next chapter of Dan’s new book, and … Continue reading →

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01Reading 1

Posted on March 18, 2013 by dan

01 Reading1 The people: Paul Jenkins, Pavlina Borisova-Bensen, Daniel M. Bensen The Menu: Duck on a bed of wheat, hot apple cider, and “The Wrath of Khan” The purpose: to read through the next chapter of Dan’s new book, and … Continue reading →

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Bibliography

Posted on March 16, 2013 by dan

The most fascinating thing about paleontology is just how much concrete information people have been able to pry out of the fossil record. Paleontologists know (or at least can infer) mind-boggling amounts of detailed information about the climate, ecology, and … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 1

Posted on March 15, 2013 by dan

It’s been a busy week since I signed an agenting contract with Jennie Goloboy of Red Sofa Literary. I made a Twitter profile, and have been busily following people involved in paleontology and sci-fi. Easy! I’ve also been trying to … Continue reading →

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The Amerikanskiat Zet

Posted on January 1, 2013 by dan

Here’s the translation of my interview on Bulgarian Public Radio. (start at 36:59) Veneta: You’re listening to Za Dumite (about words), I’m Veneta Gavrielova. Now I would like to introduce you to a young American, a Bulgarian zet (son-in-law or … Continue reading →

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Groom of the Tyrannosaur Queen

Posted on December 28, 2012 by dan

Blood flies when a high-tech modern soldier meets a stone-age barbarian. Most of it belongs to other people US Army Sergeant Andrea Ferrero expects a boring few weeks on a cross-time jaunt, watching scientists catalog dinosaurs in what will one … Continue reading →

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Martyrs 10

Posted on November 13, 2012 by dan

“Why?” Mumbles Christopher as Will removed his hand from his mouth. “Why don’t you just kill me? I mean,” he says, as he looks at the Martian and remembers the Professor, “you should just kill me. Because if you don’t—“ … Continue reading →

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Martyrs 9

Posted on November 12, 2012 by dan

This time, the doctor, Will, puts a hand over his mouth. “Look,” he hisses, face angry, “aside from the disrespect for my work, one thing you do not want to be doing is drawing attention to yourself right now.” “You’ve … Continue reading →

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