Season 13 of “American Idol” is over, and someone won. And yet everyone won. As a rule, I don’t watch competition shows; I’m pretty selective with my television watching altogether. People with superstar dreams (note: without a ‘Z’) flock to local competitions, putting their lives on hold for a few minutes of fame and perhaps … More Artists Supporting Artists: Lessons From #AmericanIdol
There’s no reason for this way of thinking anymore. A writer is a writer; it’s hard work and takes dedication to the craft. Why can’t we all support one another and stop clinging to the labels that no longer apply? Imagine selling two million books, having half a dozen of your novels hit the New … More “Being Forced to Sit in the Backlist” – Hugh Howey #WritersLife
According to TheGuardian.com, there are 10 specific points regarding whether or not a novel ought to be deemed “gothic,” citing Horace Walpole’s 1764 publication The Castle of Otranto as the first such work. While I had no such specific intention to do so, it appears that The Matriarch is, indeed, mostly a gothic novel! I’ll … More Is The Matriarch a Gothic Novel?
The casting for Star Wars VII is out, and besides everyone’s favorite former bikini-clad slave princess Carrie Fisher, there is only one new female character in anything resembling a major role… out of SEVEN. Throw in the original Boy’s Club cast of six and that’s two out THIRTEEN principles. This shouldn’t be a big deal, … More Female Characters: Good for Television, Bad for Movies?
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