Failing again. Failing better.
I post a lot on here about space exploration and the chances of discovering extraterrestrial life. But we shouldn’t forget just how un-explored our own ocean depths are. We are still learning things about how life exists at extreme temperatures, darkness, and pressures. Check out this strange creature. The longer you watch, the more fascinating…
Here are three posts every writer should read this afternoon: 10 Tips for Writers from Tolkein 10 Tips for Creating Epic Heroes (by Tolkien) Robin Hobb on POV That oughta keep you satisfied until tomorrow. Go read, learn, and put these tips to use. Get back to writing.
Last weekend, I was in Chicago for my soon-to-be brother-in-law’s bachelor party. There was alcohol, baseball, steak, deep dish pizza, and yet more alcohol. I am sure we are all familiar with the silly, and often stupid, things young men do on bachelor parties. And we did plenty of those things. But that’s not what…
Recently, I posted an article that maybe sci-fi and fantasy should be lighter and more optimistic. Looks like Edgar Rice Burroughs (perhaps best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter) had the same idea–back in 1930. Definitely give the Burroughs article a read. He gives some great advice for a writer who is interested in,…
Sorry, I meant to post this on Friday, but had some airport snafus, so here it is now. There’s a new trailer out for “Amazing Spider-Man.” I’ll admit that when I heard there was going to be a Spider-Man reboot so soon after the last trilogy, I wasn’t too excited. The first trailer didn’t really…