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The Least of Men

What happens when what is right and what is honorable clash? Prince Badani longs to become a great man, a man of honor, a man who does right. In the desert sands of Parvia, as he trains under the wise, the cunning, and the warrior, Badani must learn for himself what it means to beContinue reading “The Least of Men”

Begin Again

So I had to write a story. OK, I didn’t have to, but there was a call for submissions I wanted to, um, submit to, which meant I had to write a story to do so. The story started out one way. And sure, it was a nifty enough story, but it didn’t fit theContinue reading “Begin Again”

Avengers and Epilogues

Sometimes what comes after the plot wraps up is just as important as the rest of the story. Discussion and possible spoilers to follow for Avengers Endgame and Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. So Tuesday I got to see Avengers: Endgame. I’d sum it up as: Satisfying. There are plot holes aplenty,Continue reading “Avengers and Epilogues”

My plot and my story are fighting…

My plot and my story aren’t talking, and that’s a problem. Maybe that sentence seems strange to you. Aren’t plot and story basically the same thing? Nah. Here’s a video that explains: It’s a brilliant video about one of the best movies of all time. I really suggest you watch it. But in case youContinue reading “My plot and my story are fighting…”

Held Captive by a Story

There are certain stories I can’t get out of my head. They’re rather insidious, laying eggs in my brain like some sort of Lovecraftian monster redesigned by the unholy lovechild of H. R. Giger and Steve Carell. The eggs hatch and latch onto my various creativity glands and refuse to let go. And thus thereContinue reading “Held Captive by a Story”