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20 Years

I’ve been writing professionally for 20 years. The official anniversary would have been February 2 or 3 of this year. That was when I got the call about Robocop. That was the start. I haven’t held a regular “day job” since. I’ve been a writer longer than I’ve been anything else. My cumulative school years, … Continue reading 20 Years

Throwing The Book

Companies amuse me. When they’re not being outright evil they’re instead being incredibly stupid. Like “leaving money on the table” stupid. Case in point: Okay, I’ll admit right upfront that in the grand scheme of things this is a drop in the ocean. But the news that IDW has cancelled the “Classic GI Joe” run … Continue reading Throwing The Book

Words of Wisdom

“People ask me all the time, ‘What would your advice be to a young filmmaker?’ It used to be, pick up a camera and start making a movie. Now my advice is, live a bit of life, then pick up a camera and make a film about what you know and what you’ve experienced. Don’t … Continue reading Words of Wisdom

Shelf Life

Hello everyone and welcome to 2019. I’m still mired in writing my next book so things will remain on the quiet side for now. But I did want to update everyone on the really fascinating subject of What Brad Has Been Reading In 2019. I’ve mentioned previously that 2018 was a rough year for me. … Continue reading Shelf Life

2018

Hard to believe but 2018 is nearing its end. It seems only yesterday that we were sweltering through a hot, sticky summer. Now it’s snowing. I usually draft a year-end post on this website, but as I’m busily mired in … Continue reading →

True Indie

It’s strange when your idols become your colleagues, and become your friends. Such is the case of legendary filmmaker Don Coscarelli, whose notable work includes Bubba Ho-Tep, the Beastmaster, and a little film series of note called Phantasm. I first … Continue reading →

Strange Magic

  Magicians Impossible was published one year ago today, on September 12, 2017. It was quite a year, and quite a learning experience. These are just some of the things I discovered in the year since my first novel was … Continue reading →

Pictures of Plastic Men (Part II)

If you missed Part I you’ll find it at: It’s 1993. I’m 20 years old. I’m sitting on a bench atop a hill, watching the kids at my old school play at recess down below. I’m remembering a time not … Continue reading →

Pictures of Plastic Men

It’s December 1993. I’ve just returned a car-load of film equipment to the Film Building at my university, where I’m a student. I’m in a contemplative mood this day and with nothing else on tap for the afternoon, decide to … Continue reading →

The D Word

I want to talk to you today about the word that has become very prevalent in our modern era, particularly as it comes to the arts. Diversity. But the diversity of which I want to speak of is not about … Continue reading →