It’s so easy to get caught up in things that don’t matter. The world gets under your skin quickly and without you even knowing it. You begin… Read more “Awe, the universe and writing”
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The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories
Please note: There may be plot spoilers in this post. Read on at your own discretion. In a previous post, I expressed my enthusiasm for villain origin stories.… Read more “The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories”
The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology
I don’t read a lot of sci-fi, so I can’t comment on the mechanics of the literature. But, over the years, I have watched a number of… Read more “The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology”
Seaside Musings
I’ve spent the past week at the beach with family. And, while I have been on vacation, I have not encountered sufficient quiet time for writing. There’s… Read more “Seaside Musings”
In the Eye of the Storm—What to do when you don’t have a basement
Having lived in the Midwest for most of my life, dealing with tornado warnings and sirens is hardly a new thing. I can remember walking in a… Read more “In the Eye of the Storm—What to do when you don’t have a basement”
Writer vs the World 