You see it happening more often than not. People in a situation that isn’t working as intended or isn’t yeilding the results they need or anticipated try repeating the same behavior of failure instead of doing something new. They attempt to capitalize on repetition rather than initiating change. Albert Einstein (reportedly) calls it the definition… Continue reading Raison d'être
Dragon Tales: The Battle of Albridge
Being the stories and recollections of Dozril Tumbledown, traveling minstrel and friend to all, regarding the exploits of the wandering band called the Heroes of Harkenwold – Andrasian the elvish warrior, Krillorien the eladrin priest of Pelor, Melanie Good-Melons of the Arcane Tower, and Lyria Thorngage of the Junction Thorngages. Yes, yes, gather ’round, gather… Continue reading Dragon Tales: The Battle of Albridge
The Future of Free Fiction
With March here, I’m taking a look at how this Free Fiction project’s gone so far. It hasn’t been bad, but it hasn’t been that great either, especially if I want to do anything significant with it. I think the idea of retelling old myths with newer genres still has merit, but getting it out… Continue reading The Future of Free Fiction
Movie Review: True Grit
I grew up with Westerns. The big music and booming voice of John Wayne is something I’m quite familiar with. Unfortunately some of my childhood memories are a bit spotty, and the only thing I really remember from the 1968 version of True Grit is the famous scene of The Duke riding towards four men… Continue reading Movie Review: True Grit
Guest Post: Deer Santa
As I head back down from Canada, please enjoy this thematically appropriate short story from Joe McGee. He’s been a busy guy, working on his paranormal Western novel Witchslinger, dabbling in children’s picture books and pursuing his Master’s of Arts in Writing at Rowan University. You can find his web page at here, his blog… Continue reading Guest Post: Deer Santa
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Predators
{No audio this week. We apologize for the inconvenience.} The nice thing about not being an official or professional movie critic is I can be surprised by things. I’ll read, watch and listen to other reviews and keep an eye and ear on the upcoming stuff hitting cinemas, but for the most part when I… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Predators
Kindle-ing
The story of how I acquired a Kindle is best told in person, so it will not be reiterated here. Having spent about a week with the device, I can safely draw two conclusions about it: Yes, it’s a great way to get books & stories to people on the cheap with convenience and a… Continue reading Kindle-ing
Never Give Up, Never Surrender
Some people declare “GG” the moment the bad guys break into their bases. Would you? Handling rejection means more than just sending out more queries. It becomes more of an over-arching attitude, a modus operandi for the creative mind. At least, it should, in my humble opinion. Case in point: StarCraft 2. Now, I know,… Continue reading Never Give Up, Never Surrender
Sandy Bridges & Bulldozers
My house growing up was something of a neutral zone during the console wars. None of the three kids in the house really declared ourselves as Nintendo or Sega fans, and we enjoyed Sonic games just as much as we did Mario & Zelda. Company rivalries have never really mattered much to me, and in… Continue reading Sandy Bridges & Bulldozers
The Reality of Fantasy
Fair warning, would-be writers: if you’re good at what you do, somebody somewhere’s going to want to hurt you. Having finished George RR Martin’s A Storm of Swords last night, more than once I wanted to reach through the pages, grab the man by the beard and give him a couple of shakes for what… Continue reading The Reality of Fantasy
