We see the standards all the time. Tough Guy as a babysitter, Country Girl in the big city, Regular Joe in high society… But there are so many other scenarios we never seem to see. Here’s just ten of them: 1. Librarian in a gladiatorial Read More …
I was browsing through YouTube during lunch today and noticed some recommended videos of a singer doing horrible Google translations of popular songs. They were hilarious, and you should totally check her out. I’ll post a link to one of my favorite videos she did Read More …
I always have a carefully crafted playlist of music for my writing sessions. However, my regular writing playlist has recently taken a backseat to all my favorite Christmas tunes, and it got me thinking. What if all these carols and festive favorites started to have Read More …
I’m a huge RPG fan. I love the storylines, the strategic gameplay, and the feeling of going on a journey that you don’t get with almost any other type of video game. But there are some things that will annoy me even as I play Read More …
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 …
