C.B. Lee's Blog, page 35
October 13, 2016
Not Your Sidekick takes flight in the year 2123, a hundred years...
Not Your Sidekick takes flight in the year 2123, a hundred years after a major solar flare catalyzes for not just superpowers but also a series of major disasters which drastically changed the world. Yesterday The Gay YA hosted NYS on their monthly book club discussion, and the question was asked:
I tweeted something quick about things being better but not perfect, and started to talk about how society would have progressed after the Disasters, but you know, character limits. So, blog post.
I...
"Here’s how I’ve chosen to cope: Don’t just read my book, and don’t just read Alex’s. Don’t read one..."
panlyra:
Love until we burn up, fireDo whatever gets you...
Love until we burn up, fire
Do whatever gets you seen
Kiss me with adventure
Til I forget my name
Chills run down my back, I'mma flirt with that
Get a little closer
October 12, 2016
How to Give Your Antagonist a Little Humanity
There is such a thing as your antagonist being too over-the-top. There’s a possibility that they can become static or one-dimensional if you don’t understand why they’re the protagonist. Not many people in the world are evil for the sake of being evil. There’s usually a reason behind what they’re thinking and feeling, so try to explore that with your own characters. Remember, the antagonist is usually the hero in their own story.
Focus on background
Knowing your antagonist’...
solacekames:broe-dameron:shinykari:buzzfeedau:BuzzFeed: At any...
BuzzFeed: At any point during the casting of Danny Rand, was there a discussion of casting an Asian of half-Asian actor? Especially considering Iron Fist was created in 1974, a time when we didn’t think about cultural appropriation the way we do now?
Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel TV: To answer that, just really flat out, the way the story is told and when people see the story, the importance of Danny as an outsider is something that is a theme that...
October 11, 2016
National Coming Out Day
Regardless of if you’ve been out, are coming ou...I’d just like to remind everyone not to pressure anyone about coming out today. Let people come out when they feel comfortable with their sexuality or gender and, most importantly, when they feel safe sharing it with the world. Don’t out someone without their consent or shame someone for being closeted.
Regardless of if you’ve been out, are coming out, or are not coming out today, you’re brave and you’re valid.
Book Depository Sale!
If you live outside the US and are looking for a good deal on IP titles in print, check out the sale at Book Depository. Through October 11th, you’ll find deals of up to 30% off Interlude Press books in print—and shipping is free worldwide!
Today today today! Free international shipping on IP books!!!
