Save me from flawed whiny protagonists
Fiction used to be filled with competent heroes. They knew stuff. They struggled against outrageous odds without complaint. They had a huge tool kit […]
Villains by Necessity
Last month I talked about what makes a great hero. This month I decided to look at the other side of the coin. What makes […]
Review of ‘Kings of the Wyld’ by Nicholas Eames
‘Kings of the Wyld’ by Nicholas Eames Sometimes when reviewing a book, I tend to get lost in minutiae and overthink things. What did the […]
Nom De Plume
Or, if you will, pen name. There’s a long history of writers publishing under pen names. The reasons vary. It could be to hide […]
Digital or Paper?
How do you prefer your books, digital or paper? I am curious. Surveys reveal that in recent years paper book sales are on the […]
We Can Be Heroes
What makes an effective hero? You know what, that word is too loaded. What makes an effective protagonist? Some people will insist that the protagonist […]
Shedding some Light on Grimdark
So, apparently, grimdark is a thing. I read it. I watch it. I even write in the genre but have remained ignorant of the term […]
Where to Start
Part of writing a good story or novel is capturing the reader at the beginning. There are a variety of different approaches but they must […]
Filing the Serial Numbers Off
by Raymond M. Coulombe Everybody steals, every writer that is. So when you steal, steal from the best. (I think I stole that saying from […]
Serial Killers
Series are a double edged sword. If you are an author or publisher who depends on sales of your books, series are the way to […]