I heard about the upcoming revision to the Star Wars Role-Playing Game, Saga Edition a while ago, and my first reaction was to groan in annoyance at the money-grubbing materialism of the publisher. I own both the original and revised editions of d20 Star Wars, and while both have their high points, I really [...]
I just finished reading the novel Digital Fortress by Dan Brown. With the recent release of the DaVinci Code, several of my co-workers have been re-reading Brown’s novels, and as I’d already read both The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons, one of them loaned me a copy of his earlier novel. I [...]
I’m sure you’ve noticed it. It’s kinda hard to miss, though sometimes they tend to slip by without even realizing what they are. Is it really that hard to come up with something original?
The sequel craze infects virtually every content industry I can think of: books, movies, video games, music. It’s gotten [...]
A good friend of mine recently sent me a manuscript for a novella he’s writing, seeking advice on where he could improve things. Ignoring the fact that he is an excellent writer, and far more proficient a word-smith than I, I’ve taken the time to read and respond, which brings me to a my [...]
I’m making some progress towards a few of my goals. I placed an order on Amazon for a couple books on self-edification, including an A+ study guide, a personal copy of 7 Habits, and a few books on Taoism. Now I just have to hope the UPS guy actually delivers them, instead of making repeated [...]