A quick introduction and a project called Hold Something

[bodlon.livejournal.com]

Hello there!

My name is Christian, and I'm a writer with a day job. I work mostly in various flavors of SF/F and other spec fic (usually but not always with queer themes), though I also write essays, poetry, and and other flavors of fiction. I've been published in a couple of magazines and anthologies, and am looking for ways to make creative work more sustainable for me. I also like to donate to or support crowdfunded projects when I can afford to (which isn't as often as I'd like, though I suppose that's pretty normal), so I'm really excited to discover this community!

What I'm currently working on is a monthly project called Hold Something. The basic idea is that we've lost a lot in terms of tangibility, and so I'd like to make something wonderful for people to get in the mail. Each month I'll take a photo, use it as the inspiration for a short (1-2 page) story, and then send copies of both (with a note, and sometimes goodies) to anyone who subscribes. You can find the whole spiel here.

Comments

Welcome!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

>>I work mostly in various flavors of SF/F and other spec fic (usually but not always with queer themes), though I also write essays, poetry, and and other flavors of fiction.<<

I'm glad to meet you. It sounds like we have a lot of common interests.

>>I also like to donate to or support crowdfunded projects when I can afford to (which isn't as often as I'd like, though I suppose that's pretty normal), so I'm really excited to discover this community!<<

Yay! There is a matching community on Dreamwidth if you want to add it too, although it's lower traffic.

I invite you to my Poetry Fishbowl on Jan. 4; this month's theme is "urban fantasy." Drop by my LJ and give me some prompts, then watch me write poems. I always post one poem free, plus an extra if there's at least one new participant (this could be you). Other poems can be sponsored if people wish. You can read more about the project here:
http://ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com/730515.html

What are your current favorite crowdfunded projects? Check out the Rose & Bay Award posts and make your nominations.
http://community.livejournal.com/crowdfunding/239698.html

>>What I'm currently working on is a monthly project called Hold Something.<<

That sounds cool. I'll pimp it to my audience.

Re: Welcome!

[bodlon.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

I'll check out the comm over on the DW side, and this month's Poetry Fishbowl as well.

The most recent project I supported (and am really excited about) is Dogboy and Justine, a musical that's going into workshop because it made its goal via Kickstarter. I'm not quite sure if it fits into Rose & Bay criteria, but I'll have a look when I've got time.

Re: Welcome!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

Well, double-check it against the guidelines, but I think that "Dogboy and Justine" is eligible for the Other Project category.