NaNoWriMo is upon us! The time has come! My fellow authors, clear your schedule. Use all of your vacation days. The time to begin your manuscript is now! National Novel …
Month: October 2022
Storytellers Are Like Children With Knives
Stories are powerful. They change us. They move us. They shape us. Stories should not be made-up scenarios that sound dramatic. If they’re going to be dramatic, they must have …
Andor: Episode 8 Review
“Andor” has been a thrilling show thus far with fantastic characters, tense action scenes, and an intriguing plot that seems nearly unpredictable. It’s been a fun journey, and I cannot …
Star Wars: Tales of The Jedi: Star Wars is Back!
“Star Wars: Tales of The Jedi” was released last night. I was excited about the show, but I wasn’t as hyped as some of the other fans were. I knew …
You Are the Main Character (Interactive Fiction)
Recently, I began playing a few RPGs (role playing games). Namely, “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” “Knights of The Old Republic,” and “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.” These …
Why So Serious? (Humor in Fiction)
Most of my favorite stories take themselves seriously. There’s not a lot of room for joking, and the tone of the stories is dark. But a couple of stories have …
The Lost Symbolism of The Lightsaber
Last week, I spent 100 dollars on a lightsaber. To some, that might seem normal. To others, that might seem stupid, and to a few, that might seem cheap. But …
Connecting With Other Writers
Yesterday, I met with a friend from church who is also a science fiction and fantasy author. We discussed our ideas, our progress with specific projects, and how we might …
Andor: Episode 7 Review
I’m not sure what to say about this show that I haven’t said before. This thrilling, excellent episode has begun to raise the stakes and set up something big. The …
Liar’s Guilt: A “Liar’s Legacy” Short Story
The Queen’s Eagle continued traveling the stars at lightspeed, and Sevdis Minare lay in his bed, hands behind his head as he stared up at the ceiling of his cabin. …