I love superhero movies as much as the next guy. In fact, I love them more than most people. They bring me to a place I’ll never go and set me behind the eyes of men I’ll never be. Yet, let’s be honest. The money-hungry production studios are coughing up as many superhero films as … More Action-Packed, Character Empty
Sorrow is a tricky thing to write. Do too much and your characters just seem melodramatic. Do too little and they seem robotic. So what do you do? First off, if you feel sorrowful yourself, use it. I’m sorry that you feel that way. Truly. But if you need to write something sad, you’re in … More Writing Sorrow
Stop. Who are you thinking of right now? Superman? Batman? James Bond? John McClane? Some firefighter? Your dad? Whatever the case, you’re wrong. The greatest hero is Link from the Legend of Zelda. Why? Because Link is you and you are Link. Although actions help characterize Link, the blonde, elfin boy is speechless and thus a fairly flat … More The Greatest Hero
One of the main complaints about literature, especially fantasy, is that the hero is generally always a male. If I look back at some of the books I read, especially as a child, this complaint holds up. Percy Jackson. Harry Potter. Eragon. Frodo Baggins. Kvothe. Okay, so there was Katniss Everdeen, but otherwise…not many girls. I … More Writing a Heroine
He Who Wanders 