No matter who wins when the final count is presented, a number of things have become very clear. There are too many folks who prefer a deadly pandemic over affordable health care. There are too many folks who accept a nepotistic dictatorship over democracy. Too many folks are okay with persecuting immigrants in a country … More Divided States of America
In October of 2015, CBS launched “Supergirl” for a 13-episode order. I even published an article about it. Maybe it was a bid by the network to lure in younger viewers or maybe an appeal to older ones, but one thing was certain: this Supergirl was going to be a force for hope, good, and … More Supergirl Revisited: Darkness and Light in Storytelling
Are nice guys actually doomed to loneliness forever, or are they just forever helpless in the power of the femme fatales they pine after? Full disclosure: this is the kind of character dissection that happens too early in the morning, just after waking up, between two writers married to each other. It was inspired in … More Innocence Incarnate Vs. Femme Fatales
A few early Sunday thoughts with an eye toward writers. First: “be careful what you ask for.” If you ask for a critique and you’re lucky enough to get one, treat it for what it is: another person’s opinion. The goal should be to improve your craft, so while you may not agree with the … More Thoughts About Writing: On Seeking Feedback
