I have few regrets when it comes to the decisions I’ve made in
my career as a writer. A few errors in judgment, bad contracts
and poor decisions, but I have always written what I love which
makes the rest simply water under the bridge. One regret which
will linger in my mind for somewhat longer is the decision I
made not to take part in the project Larry Morris pitched to me.
At the time I had too much on my plate, or so I told myself. In
retrospect, it was a mistake on many levels. First, I would have
gained the prestige of being associated with this talented group
of writers. Second, I would have had the chance, my only
chance as it turned out, to be part of Larry’s dream and
brainchild.
Instead of simply regretting this error, I have made it a priority to
study this creation of Larry’s and to offer a few words for the
potential buyer. I find the work as a whole delightful, witty, and
surprisingly varied in style and imagination. Seven writers,
varying in age and experience but sharing the commonality of
skill in the genre, turn out their talent and create a work that
screams for recognition.
This is one for my bookshelf; when I am old and gray, and the
book is old and dog-eared, maybe I will get over this regret.
I doubt it.
Chris A. Jackson
my career as a writer. A few errors in judgment, bad contracts
and poor decisions, but I have always written what I love which
makes the rest simply water under the bridge. One regret which
will linger in my mind for somewhat longer is the decision I
made not to take part in the project Larry Morris pitched to me.
At the time I had too much on my plate, or so I told myself. In
retrospect, it was a mistake on many levels. First, I would have
gained the prestige of being associated with this talented group
of writers. Second, I would have had the chance, my only
chance as it turned out, to be part of Larry’s dream and
brainchild.
Instead of simply regretting this error, I have made it a priority to
study this creation of Larry’s and to offer a few words for the
potential buyer. I find the work as a whole delightful, witty, and
surprisingly varied in style and imagination. Seven writers,
varying in age and experience but sharing the commonality of
skill in the genre, turn out their talent and create a work that
screams for recognition.
This is one for my bookshelf; when I am old and gray, and the
book is old and dog-eared, maybe I will get over this regret.
I doubt it.
Chris A. Jackson
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Foreword:
Tales for the Thrifty Barbarian
Tales for the Thrifty Barbarian