The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a far more filmable piece of work than his larger work, The Lord of the Rings. It has a more simple narrative, its plot is contained to one volume, and its themes remain focused on the character of Bilbo Baggins and how he deals with his adventures. Yet, according… Continue reading Movie Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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Flash Fiction: The War On Christmas
Art by ~boudicca Chuck wanted a war on Christmas. Be careful what you wish for. They come, on both sides, from tales of old. From the frozen wastes yet untouched by man, from crevasses and shadows and hidden places too fearsome for even the most brave and the most crazed, from realms and holes and… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The War On Christmas
Writer Report: Back On Track
I’m still not writing as much as I would like in a sitting, but I’m writing more and it’s consistent in that it’s happening every day, now. Cold Streets is back on the front burner and bubbling away nicely. I know I will have to go back and do a bunch of editing and rewriting.… Continue reading Writer Report: Back On Track
From the Vault: Handling Rejection
I used to do a regular feature I called “Pen Training”, or “PT” for short. In lieu of anything else, as I’m running behind and did not write up a post beforehand like smart people do, here’s a quick look into what I was yammering on about three years (!) ago in this very blogspace.… Continue reading From the Vault: Handling Rejection
Why So Serious?
The new trailer for the upcoming Man Of Steel film is available. If you haven’t seen it already, I recommend taking a look. If you’re a DC fan, you’re probably pretty psyched. Personally, I find myself wondering when Superman became so dour and sullen. The endeavor looks to be steeped in darkness and carrying a… Continue reading Why So Serious?
Block Breaking Redux
I originally wrote this post over a year ago. However, it feels more relevant now than it did then. Maybe because I’m still struggling to carve out time to write, maybe because I know I’m not the only one writing less than I’d like, maybe because it’s close to the end of the year. Who… Continue reading Block Breaking Redux
Book Review: Cold Days
“Turns out your friend here is only mostly dead.” – Miracle Max, The Princess Bride It certainly seemed that Harry Dresden, Chicago’s sole professional wizard, was as dead as dead could be. He was shot at the end of Changes and spent almost the entire length of Ghost Story haunting his friends and watching them… Continue reading Book Review: Cold Days
Writer Report: Catching Up
I’m finally starting to catch up on the writing. It’s not a great deal, only a few hundred words here and there, but it’s something, and it should continue improving in the weeks to come. Unfortunately, the stress and fatigue of the season is also catching up with me. I’m sleeping less when I should… Continue reading Writer Report: Catching Up
Thirty Four
These are still relatively new surroundings. The space is larger, configured differently, closer to the dayjob, and packed with amenities which in my mind justify the higher rent. And yet I find myself wondering if I’m actually in the same place I was last year. I’m more stable mentally, but still given to the occasional… Continue reading Thirty Four
Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
It’s only recently that video games have come into their own in terms of storytelling. Certainly there have been some diamonds in the rough, but back when that form of entertainment was just getting started, story would at times extend only as far as the mechanics of the game. “Shoot the invaders.” “Defend the cities… Continue reading Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
