Tag Archives: Books

A Philosophy of Stars – Release Date

Posted on May 10, 2024 by fpdorchak

As things currently stand, A Philosophy of Stars (APoS) will be released May 31, 2024, versus this week. I’d forgotten that the Ingram upload process involves aspects that require folks to wait certain amounts of time. And I will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Metaphysical, Science Fiction, Space, Technology, To Be Human, Writing | Tagged Books, Class Clown Publications, Cover Art, Greg Dorchak, Lon Kirschner, Novels, Philosophy, SF Fantasy, Technology, Zen | 2 Comments

A Philosophy of Stars

Posted on April 15, 2024 by fpdorchak

NOTE: I updated the cover image to better represent no fire in space. Even thought an argument could be made that the flames were in the planet’s atmosphere…it just didn’t hit the “physics” part of me right. I’m thrilled with … Continue reading →

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I’ve Created Two New Literary Terms!

Posted on February 2, 2024 by fpdorchak

I think I may have coined a brand-new literary term! “Chronovel.” In fact, maybe two terms: “Novignette.” What the heck am I talking about? Well, in going back over the manuscript my agent had returned to me, I wondered if … Continue reading →

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COSine 2024 – After-Action Report

Posted on January 26, 2024 by fpdorchak

Last weekend I attended my fourth COSine conference. My schedule had been the following: Sat 9 a.m., Main Events: Give Yourself Permission to Suck Sat 2 p.m., Lobby Nook: Encouraging Advice for Artists and Writers Sat 5:30 p.m., Atrium: Author … Continue reading →

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From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Posted on January 5, 2024 by fpdorchak

I received The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows for Christmas, and absolutely love it. It’s a little book with a huge personality. It’s powerful in its scope. It explains so much, even gives…substantiality to…many of the odd feelings I have and … Continue reading →

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MileHiCon55 – After-Action Report

Posted on November 22, 2023 by fpdorchak

Apologies for being late in getting this here, but I had several huge projects I had to first complete. That said… My schedule last month consisted of: Tuckerizations (moderated) Successful Indie Publishing (moderated) The Reading Game (moderated) Mass Autographing Tuckerizations … Continue reading →

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Attending MileHiCon55 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by fpdorchak

This weekend I’m attending the 2023 MileHiCon in Denver, Colorado. Here is my schedule: Fri 5p, Conifer 2: Tuckerizations. I’m moderating this panel. Fri 6p, Evergreen B: Successful Indie Publishing. I’m moderating this panel. Sat 2p, Evergreen C/D: The Reading … Continue reading →

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Good Stories…REALLY Good Stories…

Posted on June 26, 2023 by fpdorchak

Remember this: Good stories never give up their endings without a fight. F. P. Dorchak

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MileHiCon54!

Posted on October 7, 2022 by fpdorchak

I am attending MileHiCon54, October 21 – 23. My schedule be as follows: Fri 3 p.m., Room: Conifer 3: Author’s Favorite Tools (you might be surprised at my favorite tool…) Sat 2 p.m., Room: Evergreen B: How to Handle Rejection … Continue reading →

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The Older I Get…

Posted on July 29, 2022 by fpdorchak

You know…the older I get (I’m in my early 60s), the harder it is for me to write nasty scenes. Or some nasty scenes. Or the nasty scenes that I’m currently working on but don’t want to be. Even if … Continue reading →