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We've woken up, but we still need a cure to InsomniaWe've woken up, but we still need a cure to Insomnia The news broke several days ago now that Insomnia Publications had released all of its creators from their contracts. Everyone received a short, polite email from publisher Crawford Coutts, and thus ended many weeks of speculation, worry, and countless threats of violence. The rumour mill continues to...

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Wake up Insomnia Publications - It's the Sleepless Phoenix.Wake up Insomnia Publications - It's the Sleepless... This is blog post asking for your support for a project that I'm involved in. I have written lots of blog posts like this. I'm normally shilling something, a new grahic novel, a new web site, or something else that I've created and now I'm hoping that you'll adore. I normally want your money too, as...

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Chris vs. Five Reasons iPhone vs. Android isn't Mac vs WindowsChris vs. Five Reasons iPhone vs. Android isn't Mac... Tim O'Reilly tweeted out what he called a "compelling" article today, the titular "Five Reasons iPhone vs. Android isn't Mac vs Windows" by Mark Sigal. Having read the article I countered by tweeting that I thought the article was "biased" and "unbalanced". Tim, in turn, was gracious enough to tweet...

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Bristol Comic Expo Panel: Signs and PortentsBristol Comic Expo Panel: Signs and Portents The audio recording of my Bristol Comic Expo panel, "Signs and Portents", is now available from the Sidekick Cast website, iTunes, and anywhere where good podcasts can be found. Before I write anything about this panel, I want to send out a huge thanks to both the boys from Sidekick Cast and to...

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Two wise monkeys and me: It's the Comic Book Outsiders... Last year the Bristol Comic Expo played host to a round table discussion between the twin publishing mights of Monkeys with Machineguns and Orang Utan comics, the crew from Geek Syndicate, and some hardcore comic fans, all masterfully hosted and chaired by the erudite genius Scott Grandison. The result...

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Food and the Soul (Cook/Harp/Cathedral)

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Posted on : 22-04-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog, Flash Fiction
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The harp had not been touched in over two thousand years. For those who believed, it was a relic from the funeral of Jesus Christ. For those who did not, it remained a priceless archaeological find.

The cook’s hands were calloused and dirty. Streaks of grease stained the harp’s ancient frame as he hefted it from the alter, soaking swiftly into the dry, sacred wood. He spat into his filthy palms.

No one was quick enough to stop him.

As his fingers stroked the ancient strings, as the notes rang out across the cathedral, everyone who heard could only weep.

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The Suicide Tree (Minister/Tree/Starport)

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Posted on : 21-04-2009 | By : Chris Lynch | In : Blog, Flash Fiction
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The Minister had been bringing homeless people here for as long as he could remember. Sometimes, if he strayed far enough, he had thoughts about what his life had been before. He vaguely remembered other places, other people, a thing named “God”.

But that was before the Starport, and before the tree.

“So, this is it?” the homeless man asked, “I just put the noose on and …”

“That’s it,” said the minister, “Instant transport … a life among the stars”.

“Well,” said the homeless man, “You’re the priest …”

The tree moaned, just a little, but it didn’t give the game away.

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