In Mega-City One, the population is astronomical and crime is rampant. The people are represented by one group, and one group alone: the Judges. They locate and investigate crime; they prosecute and punish the offenders on the spot. They are the law. These are their stories. Going back to the well of an established intellectual… Continue reading Movie Review: Dredd (3D)
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Your Worst Critic
No matter what you try to do in life, regardless of your intent or how the end result turns out, chances are you’re going to have people who disagree with what you’re doing. Some will point out legitimate points of contention with your work, others will lash out when confronted with something they don’t understand… Continue reading Your Worst Critic
Flash Fiction: Last Flight of the Wayward Albatross
Art courtesy zombie2012 For The Wheel, Part Two, the die selected Steampunk, Someone’s Been Poisoned!, and A Secret Message. The skyline of Paramount City was normally a welcome sight. It meant coming home. Today, as Captain Taggert held the wheel of his beloved airship, he saw the skyline in a very different way. The airfighters… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Last Flight of the Wayward Albatross
Writer Report: Get The Lead Out
Just a quick one today, folks. It’s actually something I need to work on: the speed at which I write. Cold Streets is still making very slow progress, and I’m wondering if part of that is due to having other writerly projects taking up my brain. So, in the name of experimentation, this weekend I… Continue reading Writer Report: Get The Lead Out
Building a Legacy
Art by Mike Bierek Now that I have played an official Legacy event of Magic: the Gathering, I find myself even more interested in this robust format. Specifically, I’m curious about a number of the decks in the format. I saw quite a few at the event, running all sorts of strategies from naked flat-out… Continue reading Building a Legacy
Book Review: Mockingbird
When last we left Miriam Black, her unique ability to see the way people die had driven her not to take a life, but to save one. She defied fate, and pulled a fast one on the Reaper. Visions have taunted her to say that she’s part of something much bigger than just her freaky… Continue reading Book Review: Mockingbird
Penmonkey See, Penmonkey Do
Courtesy terribleminds I’m willing to admit that I look up to Chuck Wendig to what may be considered a less-than-healthy degree. And recently, he made a proclamation over on his blog. This is a spectacular idea: writers who take the time to establish structure for themselves seem to be more successful. The ‘plotter’ versus ‘pantser’… Continue reading Penmonkey See, Penmonkey Do
Flash Fiction: Pearl's Back Room
To meet the latest Terribleminds Flash Fiction Challenge, the dice of destiny have chosen: Post-Apocalyptic Horror, A Nevada brothel and Talking animals. They’ve been gone a long time. I’ve got my back to the wall as I sit facing the door. The beaded curtain on the inside of the doorframe catches some of the light… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Pearl's Back Room
Writer Report: Moving Right Along
Forgetting the charging unit for my MacBook (required for the dayjob) turned out to be a blessing in disguise when we were in Canada. I’d also packed my Moleskines, and the red one got a lot of use from me. I’m not entirely sure where or how the motivation hit me, but one day up… Continue reading Writer Report: Moving Right Along
FNM: Opening New Doors
Art by Svetlin Velinov “Only a madman would create such a door. Only an imbecile would open it.” – Flavor text from [mtg_card]Door to Nothingness[/mtg_card] “Wow, that’s me all day long! Sign me up!” – me So in spite of the notion that I can give advice on Limited Magic, the truth of the matter… Continue reading FNM: Opening New Doors
