Why do I like pulp stories? I'll tell you why. They are tales filled with plot, action, adventure, and happy endings. Well, mostly happy endings. You'll find stories about good guys and bad guys and where good ultimately triumphs over evil, as it should. There is another reason I love the stories of old. We … Continue reading Pulptastic: StoryHack Action and Adventure, Issue 1
Doc Savage
#Art of Fantasy 93: Ken Barr (Legends)
I know, I know. I skipped a week and I'm late again this week. Since starting "Art of Fantasy," I set out to never to skip a week and I've been successful at keeping to my routine for 92 weeks. However, October threw so many things at me I dropped the ball(s). I could handle … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 93: Ken Barr (Legends)
#Art of Fantasy 7: Boris Vallejo
Something different today. Or maybe not so different. I first saw Boris Vallejo's art on the covers of my Tarzan books. I was in my early teens, I think--maybe younger, and those covers sold the books for me. I loved the smooth, clean lines Valejo used in his action scenes. He made it look so … Continue reading #Art of Fantasy 7: Boris Vallejo
The Education of An Aimless Man
I thought I'd talk more about what informs my writing with this post. Apologies in advance for the length of it. I started this piece last year, but never got around to posting it for various reasons. I thought long and hard about my intentions with this blog. Should I brand myself and go in … Continue reading The Education of An Aimless Man
Woelf Dietrich 