Tag Archives: Alchemy

On the writing of a fantasy versus realistic historical fiction

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Bill Bunn

Duck Boy is an urban fantasy. The writing of that book was difficult because one had to figure out a logic to the world that the main character inhabits and make sure it all worked, and all made sense. In … Continue reading →

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You’re the biggest tool (in the writing process): Part one

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Bill Bunn

Lots of folks think that the most important thing about writing is having a laptop or a pen, or something. But the biggest part of the writing process is what you bring — you are the biggest tool! So, you … Continue reading →

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Keep your space messy!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Bill Bunn

I’m a firm believer in keeping a messy work space, and collecting stuff. Anything that’s of any interest of all gets kept somewhere. So my desk is a jumble of memories, artwork, books, books, books, junk and notes I’ve jotted … Continue reading →

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Duck Boy Alchemy

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Bill Bunn

The impetus for Duck Boy started many years ago when I was in middle school. I found middle school years were the toughest I’d ever known. A lot of the difficulties I had during those years I carried around for … Continue reading →

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