Stephen A. Roddewig
Bio
Author of A Bloody Business and the Dick Winchester series. Proud member of the Horror Writers Association š¦āā¬
Also a reprint mercenary. And humorist. And road warrior. And Felix Salten devotee.
And a narcissist:
Achievements (13)
Stories (150)
Filter by community
Cooking as Resistance
Four years and a couple months ago, I found myself in quite a state: I could barely walk. And yet, I remember shuffling about the kitchen, prepping vegetables, thawing salmon, setting up the rice to cook on the stovetop. It would be oven-roasted fish and vegetables to reduce the amount of time I needed to stand.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Photography
Ezok and the Whispering Woods. Runner-Up in New Year, New Projects Challenge.
Iāll never forget the moment. In the middle of my launch party for my first novel, a friend walks up and says, āHey, talk to me about this Redwall collection on your bookshelf.ā
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Motivation
The Year Prior and the Year Beyond
Vocal released two challenges prompting us to reflect on the previous year. I entered both. And yet, I feel like I didnāt quite capture everything I feel was significant from 2024. Certainly the broad strokes, but itās all the smaller but still notable checkboxes that get lost in those broader narratives.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Motivation
Poetry of a 13-year-old
Not going to lie to you. I may have discovered a gem or two in Part 1 of this excavation of the past, but I find myself legitimately impressed by how much I had grown as a poet in a mere three years. Not to mention, my spelling had improved mightily.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Poets
Poetry of a 10-year-old
Confession time: I don't care much for poetic forms. I think they can often interfere with the message, especially in scenarios like the abecedarian forcing us to scour through the X section of the dictionary. It can feel forced. Unnatural.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Poets
Donāt Buy My Book. Top Story - December 2024.
Have you ever wondered how much of the globeās population speaks English? I just looked it up: 18.8% Perhaps itās my American ethnocentrism at work, but I found that stat to be a bit lower than expected. Regardless, the point I am building to is: I donāt want everyone to buy my book.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Writers
Fourth Wall. Top Story - November 2024.
Listen to the audio version on Spotify: (Available on all major platformsāfull list) *** "The situation is simple, Zeke," Chairman Phillips addressed me from across the varnished table. "We are simply not doing enough to leverage this economic climate to our particular advantage. What good is SimCorp if we cannot provide the reassurance that people fall back on during such times of uncertainty?"
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Futurism
A Revelation
Disclaimer: Your goals are your own. Your preferences are your own. What I talk about in here may have no appeal to you. And that is fine. Iām not trying to sway your opinion to my line of thinking. And you shouldnāt feel obligated to defend it.
By Stephen A. Roddewigabout a year ago in Writers
