Conflict & Why It Matters

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 1:57am

 

Fair warning: this may come off as more of a patriotic-leaning posting than I’m known for. But that’s not what it’s meant to be, so don’t let it scare you off. The thrust here is to spend like 600 words or whatever on the topic of conflict, why it motivates us so much, and why it makes for great storytelling.

In Defense of Genre Fiction

Submitted by Brandon on Sun, 01/27/2013 - 10:02pm

 

“It’s so good, I’d almost be willing to call it ‘literature’.”

 

If you’re like me, and reading online customer reviews of your favorite books is part of your daily routine, then you’ve more than likely heard a variation of this sentiment. And I don’t know if it bugs you like it bugs me, but I have a bone to pick with statements like that.

Perspective, Perspective, Perspective.

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 1:32am

 

"Luke, you're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."

 

Well spoken, Mr. Kenobi. I had a similar thought on my drive home today.

 

Fighting The War On Christmas...And Other Holiday, er, Christmas Traditions

Submitted by Brandon on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 9:44am

 

So here it is, boys and girls. The day we’ve all been waiting for. The glorious morning filled with joy and happiness that signals the beginning of the final week of 2012.

 

Oh yeah, it’s also Christmas. And there’s a certain reason I’m filled with joy and happiness that this day is finally here.

Telling A Story...Without Telling The Whole Story

Submitted by Brandon on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 11:33pm

So let me tell you about a book I read once. And yes, this does have a point.

When It Feels Like Work

Submitted by Brandon on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 4:29pm

So, yeah. I know. It's been a while. But I can explain.

 

Actually, I can't really. It's just all been feeling a lot like work these past few weeks.

Why I'm Thrilled That 'A Dance With Dragons' Lost The Hugo Award Last Night

Submitted by Brandon on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 9:45am

For those of you who don't know, something important happened last night. And no, it wasn't the latest episode of America's Got Talent, or Chipper Jones' walk-off homer against the Phillies, or the midseason finale of Breaking Bad. This was like, really important.

 

That's right. It was the 2012 Hugo Awards, perhaps the most prestigious award to be won in the sci-fi/fantasy genre. And now you all are tearing out your hair that you missed it.

 

 

So...What Is This Book About?

Submitted by Brandon on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 10:04pm

So I figured that while I'm waiting until I have time to post some new content, I'd at least give you all a tease of the plot of What Lies In Darkness. Fair warning though: when you read this, you will immediately want to read the whole book.

 

Wait...You Mean I Have To Read My Own Book?

Submitted by Brandon on Sun, 08/26/2012 - 9:57pm

63,236. That's the current length (in words) of my novel. At least according to Microsoft Word, and since Word has yet to give me a reason not to trust it, I'm inclined to agree.

 

That tells me two things: 1) This thing is real, that's like most of a book right there, and 2) I really need to read through this thing again.

 

Exciting right? Well, maybe if you were anyone but me.

 

Back & Better Than Ever!

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 4:06pm

Before we get started, yes, I do realize that I've ripped off the post-commercial break catchphrase of everyone's favorite ESPN morning show jockeys, the Mike's Golic and Greenberg.

 

And yes, I'm well aware of just how presumptuous the whole thing sounds. After all, you and I both know there's plenty of time for this gig to take a dive down the crapper.

 

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