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Digression 4: Valentine’s Day Karaoke – “Send Me an Angel” by The Megas

(Wondering where “Digression 3” is? Watch it here).

I may dislike Valentine’s Day, but it won’t stop me from doing a karaoke video to celebrate it! Not only to do you get to hear me sing (badly), I posted the lyrics so you can sing along.

I chose the cover of Real Life’s “Send Me an Angel” recorded by the Mega Man tribute band, The Megas. Why? First, it’s an ’80s song (I love that decade). Second, it was covered by The Megas, one of my favorite bands. Third, I’ve yet to hear a song that so perfectly expresses my own longing to one day find a special girl.

Special thanks to:
Real Life, for originally recording the song
The Megas, for this amazing and nerdy cover
Jarod Marchand, for making a cameo
Sergio Garza, for providing the microphone prop

Vlog, Review

But I Digress…, Episode 8: My Review of ‘The Last Stand’

“But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand

(This video is a few days late, but I blame that on unruly technology).

Who would’ve thought a simple movie review could cause me such trouble in the future?

I was going to sit down and review “Ah-nold” Schwarzenegger’s new action flick,  “The Last Stand,” only to be interrupted by the arrival of the T-800 Terminator! He says he’s here to protect me–but from what? Is “The Last Stand” a worthy return for everyone’s favorite Austrian-bodybuilder-turned-action-star-turned-governor-turned-action-star-again?  These and other burning questions will be answered in this week’s episode!

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But I Digress…, Episode 7: The 9 Basic Plots (Part 1)

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“But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand

I hate to break it to you, writers, but your plots can never be original. Your stories can be original, but there are only nine types of plots. What are those plots? I list the first four of them in this video. The other five will be discussed in a future. (Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait more than two episodes).

Be sure to wait through the credits for a surprise!

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Digression 2: Gun Control and ‘Pandora’s Box’

My next episode isn’t quite finished, but I did have an idea for a spur-of-the-moment “Digression” video, so I hope this tides you over for now. However, it’s on a very serious topical issue: gun control. I don’t usually get political, but this was a point where my politics and creativity combined. I read an excerpt from my novel, “Pandora’s Box,” that illustrates my opinion on the matter.

My next vlog should be posted in a day or two.

(Sorry about the voices in the background. They’re people in the next room. I hope it’s not distracting).

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But I Digress…, Epsiode 6: My Upcoming Projects for 2013

“But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand

I was a little late posting this, but it was Christmastime, so I was a little busier than usual. Regardless, in this video I talk about my four biggest writing projects for 2013, including a sequel to my first novel and a fantasy/comedy novel I’ve sent to a publisher. I also make a BIG announcement about an equally big ongoing project that will be starting soon. CHECK IT OUT!

A belated Merry Christmas and a Happy Year!

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A Writerly Christmas Exchange

You’ve heard me name drop my friend and fellow writer Nick Hayden several times. (If you haven’t checked out his his website or stories do it right now!) Recently, I suggested an interesting project to him: I said we should “exchange” worlds each other had created and write a short story set in it. In other words, I write a story in one of his universes and he writes a story in one of mine.

I suggested this because I’ve been wanting to write a Christmas story with it being the holiday season and all. I wanted to write one that was good and not just Hallmark movie sappy. I conceived an idea and decided to set it in a fictional small town Nick had created. Hopefully, it’ll be done by Christmas. It’ll be posted both here and on Nick site.

What does Nick plan to write in one of my universes? I’ve no clue. Stay tuned.

Vlog, Review

But I Digress…, Episode 5: My Review of ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’

“But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand

I receive a mysterious letter from a fan named “G. Mithrandir” requesting that I review the new “Hobbit” movie. Get ready for my first ever video review for a film!

What are your thoughts about the film? Leave me some comments and let me know. I’d love to discuss it with you.

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But I Digress, Episode 3: The Perils and Privileges of Self-Publishing

“But I Digress…”
Hosted by Nathan Marchand

Are you a struggling writer who keeps getting rejected by publishers? Been in the writing business for a while and sick of how it works? Then self-publishing is for you! It’s an exciting avenue to distribute stories, but it’s also a hard path to take. In this week’s episode, I discuss those perils and privileges as someone who has worked with a real publisher and ventured into self-publishing.

And I battle fine print in nerdy fashion. (Watch and see!)

Here’s a link to Mark Coker’s PowerPoint presentation on eBook self-publishing.

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