1. I didn’t like this book, which shouldn’t have surprised me, since I hate this genre. 2. While I haven’t read this book, I did go to school with the author, and he’s a nice guy. 3. The riter couldn’t evn spel. 4. This book Read More …
From the wizard’s familiar to the ranger’s best friend, animal companions are a common trope in fantasy games, books, and movies. But while there are a few species that seem to get all of the love (wolves, cats, ravens, tiny dragons, etc.) there are plenty Read More …
I’ve been hearing from a lot of writing friends that the silver lining to the current pandemic is that we all have plenty of time to write. But what if that’s a BAD thing? What if we’ve been doing an excellent job of putting off Read More …
Japanese role-playing games have traditionally been associated with complex storylines, linear plots, and a cast of colorful characters. Of course, there’s a limited amount of time for character development in a video game, and developers will often use familiar character types to quickly establish who Read More …
“Keltin, is there such a thing as a snow mirage?” “What are you talking about, Jaylocke?” “I’ve heard that in the desert, you can get so hot and thirty that you begin to see things that aren’t really there. Do you think you can get Read More …
1. A cat video filter for her internet browser 2. A “Cliff Notes” version of a book on the craft of writing 3. A word processor that auto-corrects telling instead of showing 4. An instant-inspiration pill that is not harmful, habit-forming, or fattening 5. A Read More …
10. This session didn’t count, right? 9. I’m going to warn you up front that I don’t take criticism well. 8. How many books should I expect to sell in the first week? 7. I’m not looking to hire a writing coach, I just wanted Read More …
1. Get out of bed feet first. 2. Hold the correct end of the fork while eating. 3. Wear more than one article of clothing while driving. 4. Spell your name correctly on the first try. 5. Turn up the volume when a good song Read More …
1. Contrary to what the experts might say, it’s surprisingly hard to dress a live chicken in a tiny tuxedo. 2. “Ha! the joke’s on you!” I shouted. “I’m not wearing any pants!” 3. All stories have to begin somewhere. This one starts part-way through Read More …
Jaylocke inched closer to Keltin, doing his best to remain silent in the deep snow. “Aren’t you going to take the shot?” he asked, nodding towards the beast moving along the far bank of the icy river. “I can’t,” Keltin whispered. “Why not?” “I can’t Read More …
