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I feel bad for not having written anything in a while but I've spent as much time as possible, while trying not to lose my sanity, on revising Project 1. It has been done and the third draft is complete. It is the draft my beta readers will read so I'm starting to send those … Continue reading Non-linear narrative [Choice of Games] & Project 1 update!
For those of you who do not know: Tuomas Holopainen is the composer and founder of the group Nightwish. Their latest album, Imaginaerum, was released less than two weeks ago. The last song on this album contains a 6 minute long retelling of Walt Whitman's "Song of myself." At first I found this retelling too … Continue reading “Song of Myself” Retelling of Whitman’s poem by Tuomas Holopainen
A few minutes ago I shed a tear. Two in fact. Tears of joy. I honestly cannot recall the last time that happened. Was it something wonderful I ate? Or maybe I cried when laughing with a friend? The first draft of my novel is finished. 124 873 words. I can finally play Battlefield 3 … Continue reading Finished
Every now and again you eat something so yummy, so amazing, that you simply can't help your self and your seed flows freely from your member. This hamburger, from a restaurant in Malmö called "Tusen & 2," is one of these. Not only does it contain a huge chunk of nice meat, the Juggernaut (as … Continue reading A burger from heaven
Today marks the first day of the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador programme! So If you're one of the lucky (or unlucky depending on how you see it) few who own a 3DS you will receive your first 10 free games today! These are all NES classics. The full list of titles: Balloon Fight Donkey Kong Jr. … Continue reading The Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Programme
The interview with me was published yesterday in Ystads Allehands. It is, unfortunately, in Swedish so you can't read it. Luckily I'll provide you with summarising bullet points. The headlines is: "His dreams become science fiction." My burning interest for writing took me to the University of Birmingham to get my BA in English with Creative … Continue reading My interview
Damien The Jews are since long back in Zion, and along with the Holy Roman Empire, They witnessed the comet in the sky, As it approached and divided mankind, Turning them against each other. Savage beasts in human form roamed the land, killing the unborn and feeding on the dead. This was a battle that … Continue reading Damien
So I have done it. A few days ago I reached the 25% border and now I'm at 33%. It feels good to see my novel shaping up nicely (even though the quality of writing could be improved in certain sections. Though that will be left for the editing process). You might ask yourself, … Continue reading Only two thirds to go
No writing done today. Instead I met some friends. It was the first time I had seen, or spoken, to anyone in a week. Sitting in your room just writing really gets to you. So this day of rest was much needed. Which makes tomorrow a day of inspiration and progress! Hopefully... - F H … Continue reading Day of rest
I dreamt that you were in my arms once more. Even if it was only for a moment, everything returned. You were standing in the hallway again.There was a look of bewilderment on your face. You reached for the door but I grabbed your hand and spun you around, only to be greeted by your eyes avoiding … Continue reading Wishful dreaming
F. H. Hakansson 