Foreshadowing is almost always a fun experience for the audience. When done right, foreshadowing can help build tension in your story, hinting at what’s to come and getting your audience …
Month: October 2022
Rings of Power: Episode 8 Review: There and Never Coming Back Again
It’s finally over. Season one has finished, and I am glad it is. While there were some interesting episodes in this show, it was terrible. I had hope for it …
Why Fantasy Matters
Sci-fi and fantasy are my two favorite genres. They’re filled with beautiful locations, weird creatures, interesting concepts, and exciting stories. They’re fun to experience and explore, with limitless potential for …
Andor: Episode 6 Review
I don’t think I’ve seen anything like this show. It is original, unpredictable, thrilling, and emotional, all with that Star Wars feel but with a darker twist. I love it …
How to Write a Murder Mystery (Part 10)
The climax of a story is one of the most essential parts, leaving either a good or bad taste in the audience’s mouth. If it’s good, it could lead to …
How to Write a Murder Mystery (Part 9)
Writing intelligence is a challenge. If you’re writing a mystery story, you likely want your culprit or detective to be brilliant. Maybe even both. After all, giving a genius detective …
Every Author Sees Differently
Today I met a fellow author who at a craft fair. He was an older gentleman in his 70s or 80s who wrote many non-fiction books about languages since he …
Rings of Power: Episode 7 Review: How did We Get Here?
The last couple of “Rings of Power” episodes were fun and exciting. They brought inner conflict to all the main characters and created real tension, making the show much less …
Star Wars: Andor: Episode 5 Review
The deep breath before the plunge. This episode sets up the things to come in the next episode and builds the tension and anticipation very well. We also spend much …
Communicating Through Stories (Over the Garden Wall)
Spooky season is here, so it’s time to pull out one of my all-time favorite shows! “Over the Garden Wall” was a ten-episode mini-series that aired on Cartoon Network from …