http://youtu.be/nC6OYmj6YT8 This is starting to look interesting. Not sure if it'll be as good as the book, though. Question is, do I go see it on the big screen or wait for the DVD? And for those who don't know, this is the book the movie is based on. Well, one of the newer editions, … Continue reading Ender’s Game – Second Official Trailer
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George R.R. Martin shows us what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like | Blastr
While I'm celebrating the birth of my baby daughter, tending my wife who has suffered some complications during the procedure, and generally running around trying to find time to finish The Worthless One, I thought I'd share the following tidbit, which is, in my humble opinion, fantastic--the real Iron Throne from the mind of its … Continue reading George R.R. Martin shows us what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like | Blastr
David Farland On Editing Your Novel
I get David Farland's Daily Kick in the Pants newsletter and it's always brimming with insightful and helpful tips on all facets of the writing life. You may recall a while back I blogged about David's son, Ben Wolverton, who suffered severe brain trauma in a tragic long-boarding accident. It's been over sixty days since the … Continue reading David Farland On Editing Your Novel
Hugh Howey on Discoverability
Starting out on this journey I initially burdened myself with the mistaken belief that if I put my all into my writing, write the best story I can, package it with a nice eye-catching cover, the discoverability part would take care of itself. I was so wrong. In a sea of books, how do you … Continue reading Hugh Howey on Discoverability
This Doesn’t Have to Be the World You Live In. Neil Gaiman on “Why Fiction is Dangerous”
As you know I'm a Neil Gaiman fan. Well, this morning I found an article written by Chris Lough in which Gaiman talks about two of his upcoming new books, Fortunately, the Milk and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Gaiman explains the backstories and motivation for writing these stories and then he shares a little about … Continue reading This Doesn’t Have to Be the World You Live In. Neil Gaiman on “Why Fiction is Dangerous”
Good Writing vs. Talented Writing and Other Demonic Infestations
Here is another piece from Brain Pickings on the difference between good writing and talented writing that I want to discuss. I'm fairly new to having my work read by the public and though I've been writing for many years, I think it would be arrogant of me to start handing out writing advice. There are many … Continue reading Good Writing vs. Talented Writing and Other Demonic Infestations
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