Author Archives: Dax

About Dax

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Peripheral/Agency

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Dax

Flynne is smart, ambitious, and doomed. She has no future. Until the future comes calling for her. The Peripheral is master storyteller William Gibson’s dazzling, hallucinatory glimpse into the fate of mankind — and what lies beyond. Agency by William … Continue reading →

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How can writing sprout one’s wings?

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Dax

Purpose. I’ve found that whether the world does stomach-turning twirls or floats us all on a cloud, when I write, I am inviting colourful characters and brave new worlds to display themselves in fascinating fashion. If you have a great, … Continue reading →

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Tech Culture

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Dax

I’m always interested in Silicon Valley’s playlist – down n dirty rap, Dancehall, or Trance. I cross-check theirs with Ari Melber of MSNBC.  He uses the  lyrics of rap within the context of Politics. Either way, it’s fun. As much … Continue reading →

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The Third Self

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Dax

I have a different experience with each project I undertake.  The book that I am presently writing stops me occasionally while my fingers fly across the keyboard taking dictation from my inner me.   At some point my inner me … Continue reading →

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To live is to dance with Joy

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Dax

For those who serve humanity, it is profound and noble to be alive at this time! What we do now matters more than praise or fame and causes hearts to dance with joy!

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Altered States

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Dax

Altered States is a 1980 American science-fiction horror film directed by Ken Russell and adapted from a novel by the same name by playwright and screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky. The film was adapted from Chayefsky’s only novel and is his final … Continue reading →

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Spilling one’s Guts

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Dax

A few years ago I had an accident that landed me in the hospital where I had a series of surgeries. Scared me to the core. Before that incident, I felt invincible. After surgery, I read Stephen King’s memoir. I … Continue reading →

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A spark of light – until we meet again, my friend

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Dax

Anita had an exquisite way with words and always came from truth, whether hard or soft as a pillow. Through personal dialogue and encouragement, and the very intimate meetings where she facilitated our Sophia group, I not only got insight … Continue reading →

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per·i·pe·tei·a

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Dax

per·i·pe·tei·a Peripeteia /ˌpɛrəpᵻˈtaɪ.ə/ (Greek: περιπέτεια) is a reversal of circumstances, or turning point.  The Anglicized form of peripeteia is peripety. [per-uh-pi-tahy-uh: a sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal, especially in a literary work. In Literary works, a complex … Continue reading →

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Third Person Close … admittedly a wonton within another, within a third.

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Dax

Says Birgitte Rasine, whom I read while scanning articles on the best POV for a particularly special story.  She writes: I personally love close third person. The closer, the better! ;-) Here’s an excerpt from my short story “Confession” (already … Continue reading →

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