I've pulled down (made PRIVATE, actually) a few of the ongoing writing exercises I've put up here because I think they have the potential to become quality short/not-so-short pieces for an anthology. Stay tuned for updates! Feels good... it really does.
Tag: sci-fi
Knocking the dust and rust off…
While working on the Arthurian novel, I'm also taking a look back at some short pieces which might go well in a collection. I'll be posting very brief snippets of some of them over the coming weeks as I find out whether I really like them or not. Here's the first. From a sci-fi piece, … Continue reading Knocking the dust and rust off…
Panacea
A little opening scene I whipped up for a sci-fi idea I've been thinking about. Let me know what you think. Panacea: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases Mission Date: 37852. UEN-GS Mayflower, Captain Melinda Reynolds reporting. Same shit, different day. Strike that. Restart. The mission continues to progress normally. The Mayflower … Continue reading Panacea
“Con Man, the Series” stuff
If you're not familiar with the incredible web-series Con Man, created by Alan Tudyk (with some help from his partner-in-crime, Nathan Fillion), then you are missing out on something truly special in entertainment (previous coverage HERE). Find it and watch it. But for those of you who are familiar with the show, I have some … Continue reading “Con Man, the Series” stuff
Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con 2017, Final write-up
See coverage of days 1 and 2 of the 2017 version of Stan Lee's LA Comic Con if you'd like, but here's the write-up on the rest of it. Sunday was a "mop-up" day for us, getting the few remaining trinkets we would be able to fit into our suitcases for the flight home, and … Continue reading Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con 2017, Final write-up
Seth MacFarlane and “The Orville”
I just watched episode 5 of The Orville yesterday, and wow; seriously one of the more impressive shows I've seen of late. They've addressed my initial concerns about the high level of slap-sticker present in the premiere episode, while maintaining the essence of MacFarlane's comedic sensibilities. To top it off, they've wrapped it all up … Continue reading Seth MacFarlane and “The Orville”
NaNoWriMo 2017
God help me, today I signed up for NaNoWriMo 2017. That's National Novel Writing Month. It's an internet-based... thing... where, through the course of the month of November, the goal is to complete first draft of a novel (50,000 words). You can share your daily word counts, work with a "writing buddy," get support... I've … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2017
Con Man, Season 2
So I finally, after admitting my deep and dreadful shame a couple of weeks ago--I FINALLY!--got to watch season 2 of Con Man, the great show created by Alan Tudyk. Much like season 1, we find Wray Nerely (Tudyk) struggling through his day-to-day life, trying to hide the fact he's sleeping with his best friend's (and … Continue reading Con Man, Season 2
“ARQ” – Movie Review
Here’s another film I found on Netflix. According to IMDB : Trapped in a lab and stuck in a time loop, a disoriented couple fends off masked raiders while harboring a new energy source that could save humanity. Written and Directed by: Tony Elliott Cast: Robbie Amell, Rachael Taylor, Shaun Benson, Gray Powell, Jacob Neayem, … Continue reading “ARQ” – Movie Review
“Arrival” – Review
Wow. I got to see an advanced screening of Arrival last night. Starring Amy Adams (Man of Steel, BvS), Jeremy Renner (Avengers), and Forrest Whitaker (Last King of Scotland), it was directed by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Sicario). Arrival is based on a short story, “Story of Your Life,” by Ted Chiang, who also helped shape … Continue reading “Arrival” – Review
My Own Little Shadow 