Nice Writers Finish Last
One of my major failings as a writer is that I don’t want to torture my characters. A great way to keep a reader invested… Read More »Nice Writers Finish Last
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Next Step, Cuneiform on Clay Tablets
I finally finished “Farewell, Something Lovely.” During the re-write, I hit a wall. I’m not going to call it writer’s block, because it wasn’t that.… Read More »Next Step, Cuneiform on Clay Tablets
History: Not Just for Breakfast Any More
I love history. There are some specific places and periods that have my particular devotion: Rome during the Principate, Scotland during the Wars of Independence,… Read More »History: Not Just for Breakfast Any More
Lowdown on Highlander
Highlander is just not a movie that stands up. I loved this movie when I was in high school, and it became the font of… Read More »Lowdown on Highlander
Going In the Jackson Direction
The word on the street is that Peter Jackson may end up directing the Hobbit. I have to admit I am ambivalent. I think Mr.… Read More »Going In the Jackson Direction
Superman Begins?
I can’t say I was a huge fan of Superman Returns, Bryan Singer‘s much heralded helming of the attempted resuscitation of the Superman franchise. It… Read More »Superman Begins?
I Don’t Subsidize Your Love
I’ve spouted off before about my mercenary philosophy for writing. I know that there are those out there on both sides of that arguement. That… Read More »I Don’t Subsidize Your Love
The Star Wars Coffee Tweets IV – A New Coffee
Back in early June, I wrote a series of tweets splicing coffee into Star Wars dialogue. For your edification and my amusement, I have collected… Read More »The Star Wars Coffee Tweets IV – A New Coffee
End of Newspapers, . . . I feel fine
I’ve read a couple of articles recently about the death of print media. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy, I say. Here’s the thing: back… Read More »End of Newspapers, . . . I feel fine
Getting Medieval: Urbanity
Author: Fraser Ronald When one talks about fantasy role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, what often comes to mind are castles. Strangely enough, for most… Read More »Getting Medieval: Urbanity
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