I’ve missed a Thursday or three in my weekly posts the last few months. I should be flogged for that. I’ll probably have to find anorther writer to perform said flogging. Why? Writers are sadists. Well, most writers are sadists. Well, closet sadists. (Hear me saying that as the 10th Doctor?) I’d define a sadist … Continue reading Writers are Sadists
I wanted to write about this last week, but busyness and September 11 joined forces to make me write a timelier blog. Anyway… September 8 marked the 48th anniversary of Star Trek. I’m a Trekker. (I prefer that term to “Trekkie.”) I’ve loved the Star Trek franchise since I was three years old and … Continue reading They Lost Roddenberry’s Brain!
In the latest episode of the “Derailed Trains of Thought” podcast hosted by my friends Nick Hayden and Tim Deal (which if you aren’t following, you should), they spoke about the lesser-known stories that have influenced them. Nick mentioned that he could easily name most of the influences in the first 50 pages of his … Continue reading My Influences for ‘Pandora’s Box’
With the recent death of comedian/actor Robin Williams, a treasure has been lost. There never was a talent like his before, and I doubt there ever will be again. Television and the Internet have been full of many great tributes to the man, so I won’t bore you on details of his life and legacy. … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Robin Williams Movies
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Not unless you count the new vlogs (or episodes of my YouTube show, whichever you prefer). There’s a reason for that. I was taking a graduate school class this summer. Yes, I finally went and started grad school, which is something I’ve talked about doing for a while. I’m … Continue reading From a Falcon to a Mastodon
You’ve probably been wondering where I’ve been the last few weeks. Well, I’ve been a busy fanboy. I decided to utilize the connections I’ve been making in the writing world—most notably Jonathan Maberry—and you won’t believe what I managed to do. I convinced Steven Moffat, the showrunner for Doctor Who, to let me make an … Continue reading I’m Starting an American Version of ‘Doctor Who’!
First, before I get my main thesis, I’d like to thank everyone at the Roanoke Public Library in Roanoke, Indiana, for having me give a lecture on fantasy writing last Thursday. It was a small crowd (stupid weather!), but it was fun. I’d love to come back, especially if you have room for one more … Continue reading The Importance of Art
Long time, so see! I need to update this my site more often. I think I should post at least one post a week. Perhaps on Wednesdays? If something else comes up, I’ll obviously be posting that ASAP. As I say in my vlog, “but I digress.” I now have two more appearances booked in … Continue reading Two new appearances: a signing and a seminar!
(Continued from day 2). My apologies, True Believers! I did my best to try to post a daily update on my Gen-Con exploits, but busyness and sleep deprivation joined forces to prevent me. 🙁 Regardless, I shall regale with with more stories. I operated on the least amount of sleep–5 1/2 hours, at most–this day. … Continue reading Gen-Con 2013, Day 3: Never-Ending Battle Against Evil
(Don’t forget to read yesterday’s post). I’m a little late in posting this, but it’s still Valentine’s Day in half the country right now. If you haven’t watched any of the new Doctor Who series on BBC America—what’s wrong with you?! It’s one of the best shows on TV! And Amy (Pond) and Rory Williams, … Continue reading True Romance: Amy Pond and Rory Williams