James Howard
@manuscribe.bsky.social
I teach writing, play games, and read medieval.
(From Serpent's Reach, C. J. Cherryh, cover art by Ken Barr)
June 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
(From Serpent's Reach, C. J. Cherryh, cover art by Ken Barr)
For my comp students reading literature, I try to get them to ask big questions and engage with them. One of my favorites is The Odyssey (trans. Emily Wilson), book 19, when Odysseus in disguise has a long conversation with Penelope. The question we test: does Penelope recognize Odysseus here?
March 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
For my comp students reading literature, I try to get them to ask big questions and engage with them. One of my favorites is The Odyssey (trans. Emily Wilson), book 19, when Odysseus in disguise has a long conversation with Penelope. The question we test: does Penelope recognize Odysseus here?
She did! From Le Guin's short story collection Changing Planes (2003):
March 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
She did! From Le Guin's short story collection Changing Planes (2003):
I want to write a storefront into a game that, depending on the time of day, sells BOOTS, BOOKS, or BOONS. Probably a few other options there too!
January 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I want to write a storefront into a game that, depending on the time of day, sells BOOTS, BOOKS, or BOONS. Probably a few other options there too!