Character Letter Writing
Back in the day, I used to listen to a writing podcast put out by Michael Stackpole called the Secrets. It was really good. The… Read More »Character Letter Writing
May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road
I’m still kind of bathing in the afterglow. For me, Mad Max: Fury Road was as much an experience as a movie. I was just… Read More »Mad Max: Fury Road
Fiction Friday: The Boltcutter – Alor
The Boltcutter: Alor The “Arrivals” area at that East African airport consisted of one small room. After each flight, bodies packed it. One of the four… Read More »Fiction Friday: The Boltcutter – Alor
Outlining and Inspiration
I’ve spoken about my writing process before and I am a planner. I need to outline my stories and novels or else they just keep… Read More »Outlining and Inspiration
Happy Victoria Day
To all my Canadian brethren, I hope you enjoying the first long weekend of the summer. When this goes live, I’ll be on my way… Read More »Happy Victoria Day
Storyteller Tools Review
I’ve been writing for more than half my life time. My first publication credit was in 1994. When I got started, in university, I read… Read More »Storyteller Tools Review
X-Men: Days of Future Past
So, I finally saw X-Men: Days of Future Past thanks to it being on Netflix. I have to say, while I enjoyed the movie, I… Read More »X-Men: Days of Future Past
Vision for Fiction
Listening to Slate’s Money podcast, Carl Richards was speaking about one page financial planning, which in itself sounded fascinating (seriously, it sounds like something imminently… Read More »Vision for Fiction
Disney’s the Black Hole
Every weekend I’m watching a movie with my daughters, six and eight. Their mom isn’t exactly thrilled, especially when it’s a beautiful day out, but… Read More »Disney’s the Black Hole