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November 6, 2020
The Fantasy Writer’s Dictionary
Originally posted on The Art of Storytelling:
Words can be highly volatile, explosive even, and yet we rarely stop to consider their power. Use them incorrectly, and you can get yourself killed, in a bar, for instance; or in the face of a religious fanatic. Words also have the capacity to heal. Consider the consoling effect of a…
Words can be highly volatile, explosive even, and yet we rarely stop to consider their power. Use them incorrectly, and you can get yourself killed, in a bar, for instance; or in the face of a religious fanatic. Words also have the capacity to heal. Consider the consoling effect of a…
October 23, 2020
VIDEO | Harry Potter D&D
What more do I need to say? I love Harry Potter and Dungeons & Dragons. A campaign through the Wizarding World was a no-brainer. Please watch, share, and subscribe!!!
October 18, 2020
No More Naturism
If you’re a naturist who has been following me, I regret to inform you that all of my naturist articles have been made private. This means you will no longer be able to access them or read them. This was by no means been an easy decision, but it has come to my attention that... Continue Reading →
October 13, 2020
A Letter to my Trump Supporting Friend
I have lost two friends over Trump. My cycling buddy was the first, whom I hardly had much in common with, other than hitting the trail. The other friend I’ve known for two-decades. Back in the 90s, long before Facebook, fans of niche pop culture met through e-mail lists, where we shared our passion for... Continue Reading →
October 7, 2020
I talk to my time traveling self from 2015!
On October 7th 2015, I traveled five years into the future to interview my future self, and that day is TODAY! It’s kind of mind-breaking if you think about it, because back then I thought of my current self as future Nick, but now future Nick is me, and the person who had been current... Continue Reading →
October 2, 2020
VIDEO | Lord of the Rings meets Dungeons & Dragons
As a fantasy author, I am legally required to love The Lord of the Rings, and I have to admit that I really do. Despite some very slow plotting, the prose is beautiful in a way that is rarely found in books these days, and the world-building and characters remains the benchmark against which all... Continue Reading →
September 25, 2020
September 20, 2020
Trump is the Villain
Let me make this perfectly clear: Trump is the bad guy. He’s the villain we have to defeat. He’s the threat endangering America. Trump is a liar, a thief, a racist, a sex-offender, but worst of all, he’s a dictator wannabe with fascist tendencies. If you are even considering voting for him, there are only... Continue Reading →
September 18, 2020
VIDEO | Radia: Empathy as a Superpower
Greetings, fans! Aside from my new gaming channel, Let’s Play D&D, I am continuing my YouTube series, Tales from Aenya, with bios about the people of Aenya. First up, I share my thoughts about Radia. Be sure to check it out, like, share, and subscribe!
