Field Notes
On the Frontier
This is a living laboratory. It features experiments in human-AI collaboration, creativity, and business management.
Why I Created Multiple Pen Names For Different Genres
Traditionally, pen names have also been a good way to overcome bias or to give your writing career a fresh start or to publish sensitive or unconventional content. For me, it’s fun. And it makes sense to stay in the background, because I feel more like a creative director in this process.
The Trouble With Elara: Using AI for Fantasy Character Names
If you’re writing a fantasy (or a romantasy), A.I. loves to suggest the names Elara, Lyra, Silas, Elias, and Kaelen, among others. I asked A.I. to list the most common names that A.I. provides for fantasy characters and Silas was listed twice. That’s how common it is. Any surname will likely have “Thorne” or “Black” or “Wood” or “Vance” in the name. Stay away from these.
How I’m Organizing and Releasing Over 300 Songs Online
I left the music section of the “Works” tab for last because that is where I had the most content to upload and organize. Over 300 songs! Most of which I wrote in my 20s. I told myself I’d create an album cover for each (using Midjourney), but I wasn’t sure how the process would develop. Today I found out.