Blogs and short stories that may interest you.

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  • The Future of Audiobook Creation: From Human Narration to AI Supported Global Reach

    Disclosure: I developed an outline and some content for this audiobook creation blog then Copilot / Gemini helped research and fill out this blog. Introduction: Audiobooks at a Crossroads The audiobook industry stands at a transformative juncture in 2026. Once a niche format, audiobooks have become a primary channel for storytelling, education, and entertainment, with…

  • AI Generated Audiobooks: What’s Missing and How We Fix It

    If you’ve been paying attention to the audiobook world lately, you’ve probably noticed a big shift. AI‑generated audiobooks are evolving quickly, but they still have major challenges to overcome. AI‑generated narration is no longer a quirky experiment—it’s becoming a real part of the publishing ecosystem. Some authors love it. Some listeners hate it. And everyone…

  • Rumors can be dangerous: A Rumor about Trump

    It is 2016, and one person knows about Benedict’s (Ben) superpower and is pushing him to use it. “Miles, I’m not going to do anything dangerous.” “I’m not asking you to. We can have some fun with this without hurting anyone. If we did this right, your ability to whisper a rumor to me and…

  • Should You Push the Button? What could go wrong?

    I wrote this based on a Reedsy.com Writing Prompt: Write a story where a character has to decide whether to press the button or not.   https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/ Do you Push the Button? “Are you going to push the button?” asks Philip. “No, that’s crazy. I just read the message to you. This button will open the…

  • The Birthday Killer

    This is from the Reedsy.com prompt: Write the origin story of a notorious villain. “You don’t have to kill me.” “Everyone dies. No witnesses.” The serial killer the FBI has been warning everyone about has me tied to a post in an abandoned barn. The reports have said he used this approach before. After killing…

  • Reedsy Weekly – The worst f-ing vacation ever.

    “This will be a great summer vacation. A few days camping in the wilderness, then we become tourists going to National Parks on the way home,” says Chris. Ava asks, “Mom, are we still going to see Yellowstone?” Chris turns in her front passenger seat to look at the twins. Replying to Ava, she says,…

  • Hybrid Autos are Designed Backward

    Everyone thinks hybrid cars are good and they are in general correct. The problem today is hybrid car Hybrid Autos are Designed Backward. Hybrid vehicles are touted as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. However, they’re often designed with inefficiencies that limit their supposed environmental benefits. In this analysis, I explore how hybrid vehicles…

  • Don’t get hacked while traveling!

    Everyone traveling is at risk when using hotel Wi-Fi. Hotel Wi-Fi is open to anyone staying at the hotel. This allows them to see your phone, computers, and tablets on the network and try to hack them. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself while traveling. I have traveled for years, and I understand details…

  • The Librarian

    This comes from a Reedsy Writing Prompt: Begin your story with a librarian searching for something. Speaking in a whisper I ask, “Can you direct me to the librarian?” The person looks annoyed that I’m interrupting their reading. She looks around and points to a small lady wearing a blue dress with a grey sweater.…

  • Your Passwords Need Protection: Why You Should Use Unique and Strong Passwords

    Why Do You Need Passwords? Every website wants you to have a login and password to: You must register and provide a login and password. The websites use that login to know who you are and market their products to you. How often have you registered on a website and received emails from them with…

  • Write What You Know

    As a new author I have struggled with the statement ‘Write What You Know’. If I take that literally I will be writing technical manuals, not interesting science fiction. When I look at discussions online, I see many people debating writing about experiences that should be better represented by another author. I agree with those…