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Category Archives: writing
Works That Inspire Writing Day 1: Hulu’s “Devs”
I decided to write a 30 day blog challenge in which I write about works that inspire me as a writer. I wanted to showcase these things mainly because I needed something to write about that would kick-start my writing day and because I just wanted to share work, hard work, that exemplifies what IContinue reading “Works That Inspire Writing Day 1: Hulu’s “Devs””
The Elephant In the Room: My Next Novel and It’s Hopeful Impact
Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted to this blog. Honestly it’s been an insane two months. On December 5th, my 76 year old mother entered the hospital because of complications following a routine colonoscopy, and I only brought her home a week ago Thursday. She developed a bleed that wouldn’t stop, soContinue reading “The Elephant In the Room: My Next Novel and It’s Hopeful Impact”
3 Reasons to Not Write a Series (AND 3 Reasons Why You Should)
I’m trying my darnedest to finish the third book in the Five Rims series, and writing this blog entry isn’t really helping me achieve that goal…or is it? I think that I will never attempt another series. It’s not that my series isn’t exciting as it really is. I love the idea of creating a massiveContinue reading “3 Reasons to Not Write a Series (AND 3 Reasons Why You Should)”
SoonerCon: A Media Guest’s Retrospective
Yesterday ended my weekend at SoonerCon 26, a local science-fiction/fantasy/writer’s convention in Midwest City, Oklahoma within a short driving distance of my house. This was my second year being invited as a media guest, which means I’ve written a few books and have done some podcasting, so they allow me to come be part ofContinue reading “SoonerCon: A Media Guest’s Retrospective”
3 Things “Die Hard” Taught Me About Writing Action Heroes
The other night I popped in my well-worn copy of the 1988 film “Die Hard” with Bruce Willis and the ever lovable villain Hans Gruber played by the late Alan Rickman. It was a quiet night, my wife was out with the girls, my son was out with friends, and my youngest daughter was inContinue reading “3 Things “Die Hard” Taught Me About Writing Action Heroes”
Describing Facial Expressions
One of the most difficult problems plaguing writers is how to describe facial expressions. The problem arises if the writer does not describe facial expressions at all or if they provide cliche or overused descriptions when writing a narrative. The solution is easier than you might expect. The solution to this is two-fold: Descriptions mustContinue reading “Describing Facial Expressions”
If You Don’t Like the Weather in Oklahoma…
Will Rogers, a famous Oklahoma humorist, once quipped “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change.” Of course this is a statement echoed around the world. I’ve heard the same phrase spoken in several states, and recently heard that it is voiced in other countries as well, as farContinue reading “If You Don’t Like the Weather in Oklahoma…”
New Podcast Up: Ghostbustin’ the Remakes
On this special episode of Fanboys on Fiction, our special guest host is Austin Young, maker of props and expert on all things Ghostbusters. Austin built the original incarnation of our prop replica proton packs for our Ghostbusters costumes (screen accurate we might add). Austin and Roger discuss the future of Ghostbusters and Roger interjectsContinue reading “New Podcast Up: Ghostbustin’ the Remakes”
Writing Is Hard Work 