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June 30, 2014
Thriving Not Surviving
I believe compassion is a virtue. I know compassion is not a weakness. I hope I am a compassionate man. I hope I do not mistake weakness for compassion. I have read with interest Jefferson Smith’s new book review series, … Continue reading →
June 27, 2014
Shining in Crimson by Robert S. Wilson
Set in an undated near future, this novel successfully merges a political thriller with classic horror tropes. Wilson’s vampires and his dystopian United States of America are each more than sufficient to sustain a plot, making the combination of the … Continue reading →
June 25, 2014
A Time to Sleep and a Time to Meow
I have posted several articles about various methods, rewards, and disadvantages of collaboration recently. Which has unfortunately taken this blog away from its original purpose. Posting pictures of my cats. Some of you might want to point out that started … Continue reading →
June 23, 2014
No Stars After Greenstar
With Greenstar collaboration continuing to go exceptionally well, Simon Cantan and I are throwing around some ideas for more joint projects after Season One of Greenstar is written: we already have a couple of ideas we are playing with, and … Continue reading →
June 20, 2014
Freya’s Tale by M.H. Lee
In this short story Lee merges an engaging fantasy world with the horrors of victim blaming, without letting either the setting take blame for events or the message eclipse all other concerns. Freya has spent her entire life working on … Continue reading →
June 18, 2014
Malign Suggestiveness
Over the years, I have noted down a great many quotes for various reasons. I was going through one of my tech notebooks on Evernote this morning, and found this quote misfiled: “Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove … Continue reading →
June 16, 2014
Greenstar Shakedown Cruise
Greenstar, Simon Cantan and I’s comedic take on classic 80′s science-fiction shows, is proceeding well: we have the first six episodes drafted, and are also working on a Greenstar ‘Choose Your Own Death’ game book. We are planning to publish … Continue reading →
June 13, 2014
Wotan by Garret Schuelke
This collection provides a raw insight into the beggar’s dilemma at the heart of the Capitalist Dream: work hard while your soul withers to earn a second-rate place in the society, or live your dreams without the support of the … Continue reading →
June 11, 2014
Storm Around a Coffee Cup
After six episodes of Greenstar, Simon Cantan and I have both seen the potential improvement in both speed and quality that can come from brainstorming with someone else. However, the benefits aren’t limited to full-on collaborations. With the right approach … Continue reading →
June 9, 2014
Titles Are But Nicknames
I was only a two scenes from the end of Inner Beauty, so today has mostly been about that. However, I did also catch up on some bookmarked videos, including another fine episode of Simon Cantan’s Nitty Gritty of Writing. … Continue reading →
