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Baddassery Part 3: My Kryptonite

Sorry for the delay  – summer’s usually a pretty busy time for me, but I am happy to announce I’ve not really done *any* OT in months, so I’m feeling refreshed. I’m going to take a moment to talk about something that I think that often times, fantasy does very well – and that’s utilizing not only underdogs, but in the epic struggle of good versus evil (or grey vs grey) having a healthy sense of comeuppance. Yes, there might be unicorns and dragons, but here’s one of my favourite quotes from G...

Badassery Part 2: The Measure of a Mook

I’ll start off with saying that it’s difficult to define where to draw the lines, because fantasy is full of characters who can exceed human limitations. I’m not going to lecture you on what people are capable of, if you’re reading this you have the internet and can learn all about what a fit and healthy person is capable.

Mooks can be either villainous henchmen or cops you need to generically lose so Batman steps up. Obviously, the type of mook depends on the subcategory – the requirements o...

Badassery Part 1: The Non-Combat Protagonist

I first started to write when I was fairly young – I loved sport and was competitive. This, combined with a love of pulp-novels and adventure movies, probably made me write characters who, were capable of a variety of physical activity.

After I got my BA, I studied firefighting and paramedicine, and, while I’ll attest to the limitations of my own body (Chronic R ankle injury, yo) it has made my suspension of disbelief really fail really fast. I’m that jerk who kind of accepts that most people...

The Prequel or Parallel Series Or; On the Importance of keeping notes

When I started writing this, I was thinking mostly my own experience in writing the Prequel that is Witchslayer’s Scion, but I realized that this advice can be used for supplemental novellas or shorts, and isn’t limited just to prequels. So for starters, let’s start with some definitions:

Prequels: Events-wise most of the story predates a work that comes out first – like the Magician’s Apprentice in the Narnia series, which chronologically came out book 6 but is book 1 in the sequence, or the...

Quick Update on Witchslayer’s Scion Release Date

I’ve been rather quiet on the subject, and it has nothing to do with work for a change. We’re going to be delayed – I know, as with Tower of Obsidian, due to editing – and I do not have a firm release date at this time. It won’t be a month or two, more like, more; will keep you updated as I know.

Now, last year I promised a new book this year – and I will deliver something, even if I self-publish. Which means me learning how to use Sygil, I guess, but I shall keep you posted. Witchslayer’s Sc...

Want vs Need in Story – Endings

I got excited when I learned this year’s Rainbow Stage production includes Little Shop of Horrors. I hadn’t seen the film version since Jr. High, but I remembered it enough to decide quickly that I am going, regardless of who is coming with. I wiki’d the film – and now I’m curious – is this stage production going with the original ending, or are they going for something that tests positive with audiences?

This isn’t the only series that the ending changes from the original: I am Legend, The L...

Is Gaston Dumb?

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I’ll start out with stating that I refuse to go and see the live action remake of my favourite Disney Animated Feature. It’s probably inevitable that I will see it, but my FB feed is full of nothing but how the live action movie is better than the original, because of the ‘problematic content’ (Stockholm syndrome, Belle’s supposed snobbery, etc). If you know me at all, I happen to be a fan of animation and puppetry in general, and, while I don’t think it’s wrong to be critical of something,...

Why do We Ship?

I’m going to start by saying I’m okay with someone having a preference for a non-canon couple.  Heck, there’s lots of times when most of the audience agrees that the wrong people got together, and I’m not innocent of such opinions either. This isn’t about arguing who needs to hook up with who, but why do we, the reader, like what we do, and why it’s such a contentious issue between fans who like the same work.

But this doesn’t come from literature but from hanging out with my coworkers when t...

Should I Write my Epic… Before I Sell Book 1?

After much dreaming and research, next week I’ll be heading down to Costa Rica for a little over a week for some adventure. Not enough time to do Australia – right now, that’s a 2018 goal, but we’ll see how we do finance-wise, as I’m hopefully also about to become a house owner this year as well, but if all goes well besides learning how to surf I’ll finally be using my PADI certification.  I if we’re friends on FB, I’m sure you’ll see some pictures.

 

Today’s Topic has been on my mind for a...

Thoughts on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Despite the name (thanks, dad) I’d say I’m like most people when it comes to Star Wars: I enjoy it. Enjoy the Lego sets. Sort of aware of all the old EU stuff that’s now become obsolete. Never watched the Clone Wars or Rebels cartoons – but aware they exist. Was pleased with The Force Awakens, but isn’t going to say it’s the best thing evaaar. Saddened by the recent loss of Carrie Fisher, though my thoughts and prayers go to her family. We’ll get to thoughts on her later on in this post.

Can’...