This week I begin my penultimate semester of grad school. Part of that will be writing a brand new standalone novel as my creative writing thesis. Amidst all of that, though, I am also producing a twice-monthly podcast, The Monster Island Film Vault. The irony is I’ve noticed for a while that it’s become easier … Continue reading Writing, Podcasting, and the Shiny New Thing
Check out the latest episode of my podcast, where I’m joined by my friend and fellow writer Nick Hayden. Enjoy! Hello, kaiju lovers! In the latest episode of the “Kong Quest” (which is finally mentioned by name on the air!), Nathan is joined once again by author and “Golden Ticket Tourist” Nick Hayden of the Derailed Trains of … Continue reading
After a year of prep and a summer of hype, my new podcast, The Monster Island Film Vault, premiered today. You can listen to it on several podcatchers, but it’s also on YouTube. The video version is below. Click here for the audio version. Enjoy! Hello, kaiju lovers! Listen as Nathan Marchand, co-creator and season … Continue reading The Monster Island Film Vault – My New Podcast Premieres!
After nearly a year of escalating hype, Godzilla: King of the Monsters dropped in theatres this weekend. It was one of my most anticipated films of 2019. As a fan of nearly two decades, the co-creator of Kaijuvision Radio, and a raging nerd, I went into it excited but cautious. I remembered another American-made Godzilla … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Rotten Tomatoes: A Balanced Response
Today’s blog—the second for this week—is somewhat related to my previous one. Recent events in my life prompted me to research gaslighting, which then led me to look into narcissism. I realize that I, for whatever reason, am a magnet for narcissists. In fact, the people who have hurt the most and worst have been … Continue reading Narcissism’s Illusion
(This will be the only time I discuss this subject in a public forum). “It’s my estimation that every man ever got a statue made of ’em was one kinda sombitch or another.” -Capt. Malcolm Reynolds This line from the Firefly episode “Jaynestown” has been repeating in my head for over a week. It speaks … Continue reading My Thoughts on the Dr. Dennis Hensley Scandal
I may not have a new book out this year (yet), but I am making appearances at several events in the tristate area this summer. This will give you several opportunities to meet me, buy a book, and get it autographed. I’ll be participating in other events at these shows, as well, so you can … Continue reading My Upcoming Appearances for Summer 2018
So, as I said I’d do in my previous blog, I saw Solo: A Star Wars Story. Much like with Avengers: Infinity War, it’s difficult to talk about it without giving spoilers. I’ll do my best to give you quick general impressions and address the so-called issues the angry, entitled contingents of the fanbase have … Continue reading ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Spoiler-Free Review
In 2015, my friends Nick Hayden and Tim Deal produced an episode of their podcast, Derailed Trains of Thought, about who “owns” a story. This included the writer, the audience, and the publisher. That planted a kernel in my head that has recently bloomed. It has to do with whether the fans of something—particularly in … Continue reading Do Fans Always Know What’s Best?
In a recent episode of the GameChurch Podcast, the interviewee briefly touched on a concept he called “the noble failure.” As he explained it within the context of his experiences creating video games, he defined it as making efforts to achieve something, failing at it, and then using that experience as a stepping stone toward … Continue reading The Noble Failure