Instead of my usual Writer Report, I’ve been asked to say a few words about the non-profit organization known as Castles & Chemo. After looking into this little initiative, I agreed wholeheartedly – they’re a great cause that could use all the support they can get. Dedicated to raising money to fight cancer through research… Continue reading Castles & Chemo
Month: May 2013
Is Gatsby Great?
I will not be writing up a full review of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby for several reasons. One of them is that this far past the release, most critics have already gotten their works out there and I really have nothing new or interesting to say in that overall regard. I will say that… Continue reading Is Gatsby Great?
Game Review: System Shock 2
Some may consider it a bit of a cheat for me to go over a game I’ve discussed previously. However, a discussion of body horror in video games as part of a Halloween theme is not the same as a full-blown review. And since this game is now available on Steam, I figured now would… Continue reading Game Review: System Shock 2
Write Whenever, Right Now
Writing, as a creative endeavor, has a lot of advantages. You don’t need special equipment to write – at the bare minimum you just need something to write with, and something to write on. You can write about literally anything you want – fiction or non-fiction, on any subject or in any style, you can… Continue reading Write Whenever, Right Now
Flash Fiction: One Dart
Art courtesy zombie2012 For the Flash Fiction challenge Smashing Sub-Genres, the die of destiny chose Post-Apocalyptic and Steampunk. Gideon’s stomach was telling him it was time to eat. The heat on his skin indicated it was late afternoon. The watch on his wrist had stopped ticking years before. He wiped his hands on his trousers… Continue reading Flash Fiction: One Dart
Writer Report: Let's Get Personal
Before you read the following, if you haven’t already, you should read this, the return of Hyperbole and a Half and her description of the last eighteen months or so of her life. I know this may seem a bit like I’m riding on her coattails, but after I carefully read her post, I found… Continue reading Writer Report: Let's Get Personal
Let's Discuss The Mandarin
It should go without saying that the following contains SERIOUS SPOILERS for Iron Man 3. Fairly be ye warned. I’ll put it under the appropriate tags anyway, but I thought I’d remind you. I’ll also remind you that I’m something of a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to my status as a fan of Iron Man,… Continue reading Let's Discuss The Mandarin
Movie Review: Iron Man 3
It would be hard for even the detractors of comic book geekdom to look at The Avengers and not consider it a success story. Years of planning and careful construction of disparate narratives culimated in a single cinematic experience that, to this day, nerds like me have yet to tire of watching. The whole shebang… Continue reading Movie Review: Iron Man 3
Twilight Imperium – A Pirate's Life For Me
Twilight Imperium is, in a word, massive. It is a box full of galactic hexes, plastic ships, embossed cards, cardboard counters, and reams of rules, all with one purpose: to recreate a space opera on any flat surface that has the space to accomodate it. I often refer to it as “Game of Thrones in… Continue reading Twilight Imperium – A Pirate's Life For Me
Flash Fiction: The Debriefing
Courtesy Hunt for Alien Earths For the Terribleminds challenge, Five Random Sentences. “Tell us everything that happened,” General Hancock said. “Just… start from the beginning,” Professor Ashby added. “And take your time.” Clutching his tea, the pilot gave a short nod. “I’m still not entirely sure how it began. We set down on Epsilon Eridani… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Debriefing
