Glen's Ramblings
I've recently started writing a monthly newsletter, despite avoiding such a task for the past decade or more, even though everyone in the English speaking world seems to believe it is essential for any writer and they are probably right.
You can sign up for the newsletter using the form on this page, which currently gets you a free copy of my YA SF novellete, Near Sight.
You can also read some of my thoughts and ramblings that are part of the newsletter via the articles below, including some on other topics than what you'll find on the rest of this site.
Now that I've enticed you with that perfectly executed sales job (sarcasm), here are my latest ramblings...
Heroes and Happy Endings
September 2026
In which I ramble a little about the different types of heroes and why I and most people consider heroes and happy endings important in stories made for younger readers and teens.
Is AI Getting Better at Writing?
August 2026
In which I discuss two scandals in the writing world involving AI.
Reverse Unicorns: AI and Fiction Writing
July 2026
In which I discuss the concept of reverse unicorns and whether it can be used to justify some use of AI in fiction publishing.
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