I have always been a fan of espionage writer Ken Follett. Although he’s written a few books I didn’t care for, like the Modigliani Scandal, which is a horrible book
Category: Writing
Why E-Readers Just Won’t Take Hold in AmericaWhy E-Readers Just Won’t Take Hold in America
There’s been a lot of hype over the last couple of months because of the emergence of the IPAD, which has been predicted to usher in a new age of
Don’t Ask for an Opinion if You Don’t Want an OpinionDon’t Ask for an Opinion if You Don’t Want an Opinion
As a seasoned writer (whatever that means), I often am called upon to review the creativity of another. It’s usually one of those conversations that goes: “Hey, I know you’re
Hasn’t Been A Lot to Say LatelyHasn’t Been A Lot to Say Lately
I’ve been keeping busy lately, so I haven’t really had a lot of time to make a lot of comments. Wasn’t like anyone was really going out of his or
Revisiting the Year 1991…and the process of historical writingRevisiting the Year 1991…and the process of historical writing
For those that don’t know, I am currently writing a novel that takes place in 1991. This is the first time I’ve ever written an historical novel, covering a specific
May Wrap-UpMay Wrap-Up
Just thought I would take some time to do a little bit of a wrap-up of things going on, including the news. 1. My job. Well, I haven’t lost it
TV Critics Still Don’t “Get” LOSTTV Critics Still Don’t “Get” LOST
There was another article today on LOST on CNN.com, right here. Basically, the reviewer has a decent review of the ending of LOST, and then has to go full retard
The Inevitable Process of Editing Old StoriesThe Inevitable Process of Editing Old Stories
One of my failings as a writer is I tend to avoid rewriting old stuff. Instead of going back and fixing a lot of my earlier work, I just chalk
Thoughts on Movie “2012” and the Concept of Bad WritingThoughts on Movie “2012” and the Concept of Bad Writing
I finally got a chance to watch the movie 2012 over the weekend, and it served to remind me that no matter how much money you put into a production,
Friday’s StickmanFriday’s Stickman
Had a bit of a problem scanning this one, so hoping this feeds in correctly as two files.