"Everything is Political." This is the phrase that people use when those of us who want adaptations to be true to the source material complain about canon and the universe is being changed in order to convey current political views. I have rebutted this on Twitter, but even 240 characters can be limiting. So, I … Continue reading “Everything is Political”- A Rebuttal
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OMG… It’s Nano Prep Time!
...or how a November writing challenge actually starts in October. 🙂 Since I am throwing myself fully into the creative aspect of my endeavors and pretty much leaving the political commentary and news reporting in the past for now, I have decided to give Nano another try. The last time I did it, I got … Continue reading OMG… It’s Nano Prep Time!
Gren: The Character Netflix Misunderstood
...or how they are shoehorning something into a show that was never there in the first place. Grencia Mars Elijah Guo Eckener Here I am again. I love the anime. It is timeless, perfect. The slice-of-life anime in a world of technology, grit, and action. It had lessons to share, bonds to form, and betrayal … Continue reading Gren: The Character Netflix Misunderstood
Fandoms and the Jade-Tinted Glasses
...or how constant disappointments in franchises have led fandoms being completely jaded. https://media.giphy.com/media/xUOwGb8GuMRhxZcBuo/giphy.gif I totally get it. I am a Star Wars fan. I watched The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. By the time Rise of Skywalker came around, I was done. They had shit on the lore and established canon. The writing was … Continue reading Fandoms and the Jade-Tinted Glasses
Planning for the new year
...or how am I going to try it in 2021. As is what happens every year, I am looking back on 2020, and seeing if I can improve my productivity and satiate my ADD for another year. I am also evaluating how I planned things for the year and how abysmal I did in meeting … Continue reading Planning for the new year
The “Game Journalists” are at it again: CyberPunk 2077
...or how they have no clue what they are talking about, and I have to correct them, again. Well, they've gone and done it. I have seen and responded to many on Twitter about this issue, but it seems people calling themselves "game journalists" have decided to complain about Cyberpunk 2077, beyond digging up past … Continue reading The “Game Journalists” are at it again: CyberPunk 2077
Self-Publishing, Branching Out, and Dealing with ADD
...or let's get creative and see how much I can do before I get a case of the nerves. So, what happens when you've got a book being released, a launch party, and you have other projects you need to flesh out? You take a deep breath, plan EVERYTHING, and make lists, LOTS OF LISTS. … Continue reading Self-Publishing, Branching Out, and Dealing with ADD
Day 7: Too Many Villains in the Next Batman?
First there was a buzz around Pattinson being cast as Wayne/Batman. The fans were split with many only relying on the performance from the Twilight franchise and others saying he could pull off being both, a task that many actors before him have tried and fell short in one aspect or another. Then Came the … Continue reading Day 7: Too Many Villains in the Next Batman?
Dear Hollywood:
A letter for those who ridiculed us, the women of the fandoms. Dear Hollywood, Lucasfilms, Sony, Mainstream Media, and others: I am but a tiny voice in the grand scheme of lore, movies, franchises, and fandoms, but I have a lot to say. You see, I am a writer, and I have been listening to … Continue reading Dear Hollywood:
Don’t Do It! Don’t do what I did…
Mistakes in being a ghost writer and more. Yes, it’s a clickbait title, sorry. When I first got into freelance writing, I was looking for a place I could go to do it. I am trying to start a business from home; so, looking for supplemental work from home sounded good; the problem was I … Continue reading Don’t Do It! Don’t do what I did…