In today’s world, I am still surprised that people commit crimes. I know that not everyone gets away with it, but realistically speaking, there are so many… Read more “Are Mistaken Identities Still Viable Plots?”
Tag: Technology
World Building with Pinterest
There’s so much going on in the world right now that has made it difficult to focus on writing. Instead of finishing my first draft of Withered… Read more “World Building with Pinterest”
Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans
There is nothing I love more than when literature is used to make a blatant comment about something going on in society. Studying history through the lens… Read more “Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans”
Technology in Modern Storywriting
When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”
Harry Potter and the History of Moving Pictures
You know how technologies in Sci-Fi stories sometimes eventually become reality? It’s a really neat thing when it happens and people don’t often realize that it was… Read more “Harry Potter and the History of Moving Pictures”
Remembering our Language Roots
There is an endless array of words in the world to describe even the most miniscule of nuances. You only need a certain number of words in… Read more “Remembering our Language Roots”
Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life
Who gets to decide what words are removed from our vocabulary? The makers of dictionaries, apparently. Recently, I was emailed an article published in The Guardian about… Read more “Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life”
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”
My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger
My grandfather passed away last week and really, that’s all that has been on my mind. So today, I’m going to write a bit about him. My… Read more “My Grandfather: The Poet Blogger”
Winter Storm Q: Snowpocalypse in the Heartland?
With all our technological and medical advancements, it’s amazing to me that our society still comes to a standstill during bouts of extreme weather. We can defeat… Read more “Winter Storm Q: Snowpocalypse in the Heartland?”
