David J. Widmann

Character Flaws

David J. Widmann — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:33:44 +0000

It would seem that the last Wordpress update did that weird character insertion thing again. Please excuse the mess until I get a chance to fix the strangeness.

In other news, not much is going on. I’ve been doing a lot of transcription work, and haven’t published anything. With the weather improving, it may be a while before I get back to the business of writing. I’ll keep you posted.

Test post.

David J. Widmann — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:45:22 +0000

This post isn’t really about anything. I’m just testing Wordpress and Hootsuite integration. There may be a few of these.

Books out of print

David J. Widmann — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:40:56 +0000

For now, Scraps and Urban Discord are out of print. It was time to move on from Cafepress, for a number of reasons. I’m working on some other projects, but new editions of my first two books will definitely show up in the near future.

NaNoWriMo 2009

David J. Widmann — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:01:28 +0000

I forgot to mention that after taking 2008 off, I entered NaNoWriMo 2009. Last week, I made it to the 50,000 – just under the wire – and won. That makes 5 participations and 3 wins.

The novel itself is an absolute mess of space ships, curses, aliens, zombie clowns, and one crazy soldier, but there are some elements that may be salvageable and find their ways into other projects in the future. Stay tuned!

Elusive

David J. Widmann — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:16:01 +0000

I keep in touch with the world through my fingertips, gain knowledge bathed in the harsh cerulean light cast by cathode rays.

How, then, did you manage to elude me…

Read the full story on Postcard Shorts.

Scarlet

David J. Widmann — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:07:34 +0000

Bartenders make their final pour of the evening, dispensing drunken humanity into the streets. The stream pools in parking lots, creates eddies around bus stops and taxi stands while rivulets of individuals and small groups branch off in their own directions. It’s that restless time of night when inhibitions and wallet clasps are loosened by hours of music, drink, and the sight of beautiful people seen through a haze of need and frustration…

Read the full story on Postcard Shorts.

First published fiction

David J. Widmann — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:29:24 +0000

My first fiction stories have just been published! “Scarlet” and “Elusive” were both published by online fiction site Postcard Shorts.

It’s a start. The next milestone: To actually get paid for a piece of fiction.

Cameco tries to contain contaminated water under Port Hope plants

David J. Widmann — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:56:06 +0000

User Lake Ontario Waterkeeper used this photo in a story entitled “Cameco tries to contain contaminated water under Port Hope plants” on citizen-journalism site NowPublic.

Site update

David J. Widmann — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:41:04 +0000

Today I added information about my books. Enjoy.

Urban Discord

David J. Widmann — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:11:07 +0000

nature, man, machine
in urban discord there is
unheard harmony

“… captures the essence of urban life in a quiet, still way.”
-Cynthia Gould, Now Magazine 2004 Visual Artist of the Year

“… simple, yet inspiring.”
Ravi Persaud, music composer for the film Sugar.

Life in the city can be overwhelming — a cacophyny of sights, sounds and smells blurred through a haze of rush and worry. Published in 2004, Urban Discord is a collection of haikus; my attempt to slow down and focus on the individual moments that give urban existence its unique essence.

Cover art designed by Ravi Persaud.

Urban Discord is currently out of print.