Breaking News…

The computer is home. There was some difficulty with the new video card, but I opened the box and re-seated it, then everything worked just fine. I have a lot of software to reinstall, and that’s going to be some work. (I’m still working on the laptop for the time… Continue reading

Entropy Central Held Hostage: Day 12

Went over to Fry’s Electronics last night and picked up a new video card, an GE Force 9600 GSO. I took the opportunity to double the RAM up to 1 gig, so it shouldn’t be all bad. XMX should be sending me a replacement for the 9500 that burned up…. Continue reading

Theme and Variation

Here is the cover art for the Theme and Variation music-themed audio anthology. It contains my story Black Orchid. You can also listen to the promo, and hear the theme music composed and performed by Michelle M. Welch and Jack Mangan. www.ricknovy.com

Halloween Story

Every year, Codex Writers Group has a Halloween contest where all the participants give a story seed to another participant, then everyone goes off and writes a story based on the seed. I finished mine today with 2–count ’em–two days to spare. The contest voting will start in a couple… Continue reading

I Think Something is Wrong With Me

The boy came into the home office earlier today asking for help finding a scientist to write a report on for science class. Dad: What scientists do you know?Lad: Albert Einstein.Dad: Everybody’s going to do Einstein. Why not pick somebody else?Lad: Like Newton?Dad: You could do Newton, but he’s pretty… Continue reading

Theme and Variations Anthology

Michelle M. Welch, who is editing a music-themed spec fic audio anthology released the list of contributing authors early last week. I will be joined in this endeavor by: Keyan BowesErnest HoganElaine IsaakLejon A. JohnsonJack ManganLon PraterCaroline RhodesMichelle M. Welch Of this list, I have only previously shared a table… Continue reading