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Godzilla, King of Monsters!
So, I, rather famously, grew up as a big Godzilla fan, and with a new movie coming out (which I plan to see soon {watch for reviews if you’re unsure}), I figured I’d talk about the Godzilla canon....
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Godzilla Review
Here is my review of the 2014 version of Godzilla. I warn you ahead of time that this post will have spoilers, so please do not read until after you’ve seen the movie. You’ve been warned. Isn’t it...
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Novel Writing, Day 1
Today, I annoy my “fan(s)” by explaining to them what is going on in my newest writing project, a novel. I keep them updated so that when it comes out and becomes famous, I can point at them and say,...
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Novel-Writing, 23,000 Words In
The process of novel-writing is a daunting one, and as I make headway through my first successful novel attempt (hopefully), I’d like to keep my fan(s) updated as to my progress and my thinking. My...
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Public Reading at the Munch
Today marks my glorious return to the world of blogging. Are you not entertained? I update my fan(s) on what I’ve been doing, and have a recording of my most recent public reading to listen to … if...
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What is the Writer’s Responsibility?
So, we as “literary” writers don’t often like the idea of pandering to the audience. It’s the sort of “The text will find its audience” idea. Still, does the writer have any responsibilities to the...
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Love and Fear and Character
When we think of what creates a good character, we, of course, need to get into motivations. Vonnegut famously said in his eight points on writing, “Every character should want something, even if it is...
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The Root of Bitterness
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled. – Hebrews 12:15 (KJV) Taproots. In my time, I’ve pulled my...
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5 Ways to Heal a Self-Poisoning Brain
OK, so, I’m going to do some oversharing and get maybe a little sentimental (sorry, writer types). But I hope I can help someone who struggles with self-destructive mindsets as I do. Background: So, as...
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On Fictional Characters, Hurt, and Happiness
What is it about fictional characters that we love so much? Sometimes I think it’s their inhumanity, their simplicity, their ideas about wants, but in reality, does that really reflect people? Does...
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