Do you remember the first comic book you ever bought? I can picture the creaky metal comic stand in front of the neighborhood market that I passed on my way home from school, still feel the touch of my fingers on the covers, remember the thrill of picking out one to take home. I still …
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Smashcut. Sounds fun doesn't it? Gonna 'Smashcut' that chapter! Not a screenwriter, so it was new terminology to me; describes an abrupt cut from one scent to another); a neat little tool that I’ve apparently used unknowing in my fiction writing. And something similar: a classic Jump Cut (cut between the exact shot, creating the effect of …
I’m sure you’ve seen them…the questions on Twitter about peoples favorite apocalyptic (or if you prefer, dystopian) novel. It got me to thinking about how and when this bent in fiction got started. I admit, I was a bit surprised. You’ll see some pretty famous names from the beginning: Mary Shelly (not THAT novel, but …
With Halloween behind us, I've been thinking about the fascination we have with monsters. They attract us in all forms, from literature to movies to on-line gaming. I'm not a big fan of horror, but I love a little dark with my fantasy. My current WIP doesn't have any traditional monsters (just some dragons allies) …
Continue reading I’ll Take a Little Monster with my Magic Please.
How does going to your local brew pub, grabbing some noshes and listening to an author discuss their latest books & writing process sound? Awesome? Yeah, that what I said. Outstanding way to help promote indie authors! I recently visited family & friends in Madison, Wisconsin & attended a monthly Books & Beer event. The …
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