Feeling down? Come enjoy jokes, one-liners, funny articles, and nonsense by author D.N. Schmidt.
…And several groaners Need a laugh that also makes you feel smarter? Enjoy this collection of science jokes! (Note: The science in these science jokes is not exactly accurate. These are puns, not textbooks. If you actually want to learn things, I have some research resources here.) Mr. Atom found his wife in bed with his brother. “I can’t believe […]
As a writer, I spend a lot of time thinking about titles – what to name stories, what titles mean, and the images that titles create in a reader’s mind. As a result of all this thought and research, I’ve developed the uncanny ability to deduce a novel’s plot just by looking at the title! To prove it, here is
Guessing the Plot of Science Fiction Books I’ve Never Read Read More »
As a writer, I constantly get new story ideas. Some of them turn out great, but others aren’t even worth starting. These are from the second group. Here are some books I’ll probably never write. These ideas didn’t cut it, but I think I found the perfect inspiration for my next book. Inspired by composer John Cage’s silent piece 4’33”,
I was out mowing the lawn and noticed a bunch of flies around the back of the tool shed. I figured they were going after some garbage. For some reason, people walking down the alley behind my house like to throw empty beer cans into my yard. I thought maybe someone decided to toss the rest of their garbage too.
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