This time I’ve got artwork for you…
B is for Betula.
The Betula is a starship from my work-in-progress science fiction novel, The Excalibur Mission. The ship’s name is from the Latin word for the birch tree, and an indirect reference to a few lines from the poem “Birches” by Robert Frost:
As for why someone would give a starship a name like that… Well, it’s a message of sorts, to one character in the novel from the person who had the Betula built in the first place: Come back, start over…
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About Thomas Weaver
For several years, I’ve been putting my uncanny knack for grammar and punctuation, along with an eclectic mental collection of facts, to good use as a Wielder of the Red Pen of Doom (editor).
I'm physically disabled, and I currently live with my smugly good-looking twin Paul, who writes military science fiction and refuses to talk about his military service because he can’t. Sometimes Paul and I collaborate on stories, and sometimes I just edit whatever he writes. It's worked out rather well so far.
My list of non-writing-related jobs from the past includes librarian, art model, high school teacher, science lab gofer… Although I have no spouse or offspring to tell you about, I do have eight cats. I currently spend my time blogging, reading, editing, and fending off cats who like my desk better than my twin’s.
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So cool you have a picture of your starship! 🙂
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Thanks. My twin did the computer image; he’s talented that way.
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Visiting you on the 2nd day of the #atozchallenge. Happy to find another writer. Have time or interest in gardening? My theme this year. Come visit if you can. I have an adult grandson who I will tell about your posts. It’s his kind of thing. Hope you make a lot of new blogging friends this month.
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Actually, I do have a bit of interest in gardening (although my twin is the one with the green thumb). I’ll check out your blog.
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I love the starship name. The Robert Frost reference is perfect for a space wanderer. Thanks for popping over and following my blog earlier. Hope you like my B and beyond.
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That picture is stellar. Interesting concept in naming it too.
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Fascinating! What a richness you bring to your work! I hope that one day, when people are studying and analyzing your book in school (or for fun) that they will make these connections!
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Nice artwork! Hope you are enjoying your A to Z challenge as much as I am. 🙂
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Thanks. I’m enjoying the A-Z challenge so far.
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Excellent incorporation of the Frost poem! His words breathe new life when presented in the context that you have. This is an interesting blog, I will be sure to check back again as the month progresses!
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