As I’ve stated before, I’ve read and reviewed more than 200 fiction books in 8 years, mostly for new and unknown authors. Through that experience, I’ve been blessed to discover many incredible books that are now some of my favorites. Along the way, though, I’ve also noticed several not-so-great writing problems that pop up timeContinue reading “Too Many Conversations”
Category Archives: Movies
Stay In The Moment
Introduction The writing advice I’m giving today is more of a pet peeve of mine than a hard rule. What I’m going to talk about is mentioned in most books about writing, and I believe it kind of relates to one of the main rules for writers, “show don’t tell.” But, I think it bothersContinue reading “Stay In The Moment”
Tension
Introduction As I said in my last post, I am not a writing expert but I am a book reviewer with 200 science fiction and fantasy book reviews under my belt. All that reading and reviewing has taught me a few things about what makes a great book. Tension in a Story Today, I wantContinue reading “Tension”
Enola Holmes
The movie Enola Holmes is currently airing on Netflix. It caught my attention for two reasons. First, its star is part of the bright young cast of the series Stranger Things. Millie Bobby Brown played the young girl rescued from a bizarre science experiment in that series. She was known in Stranger Things simply asContinue reading “Enola Holmes”
WandaVision
I just finished watching the final show of WandaVision. This is the series that is supposed to officially kick off the new phase of entertainment for Marvel Studios. Being the big fan of Marvel comics/TV/movies that I am, I was really looking forward to this show. Now that I’ve seen it I have to sayContinue reading “WandaVision”
Emma Movies – Which is the Best?
The classic book Emma is one of Jane Austen‘s most beloved classics, by book readers and movie goers alike. It’s second only to Pride & Prejudice in it’s popularity. Emma and P & P are both remade by Hollywood or the British BBC every 10 to 20 years. A brand new version of Emma wasContinue reading “Emma Movies – Which is the Best?”
The Chosen TV Series
For those who have yet to discover The Chosen it is a new TV series about the ministry of Jesus Christ told through the eyes of those who knew him. The show was produced by VidAngel and paid for through crowd-funding. According to Wikipedia, it was the highest crowd-funded media project of all time. AllContinue reading “The Chosen TV Series”
Now That’s Funny #2 – Monty Python’s Olympics
This is part 2 in my series of blog posts that highlight some of the great comedy from the past that was not dependent on vulgarities or sexually related humor to be funny. Monty Python is another huge influence on me as far as the kind of humor that I enjoy. When it comes toContinue reading “Now That’s Funny #2 – Monty Python’s Olympics”
Cool Easter Animation
In celebration of Easter, I’d like to share the video below. It was created by The Bible Project. Their videos are top notch, both in artistic style and in clarity of message. To see more of their videos, go here. The one that I’ve shared below is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It notContinue reading “Cool Easter Animation”
Artemis Fowl – Book Review
This is book #1 in the hugely successful Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. As of this writing, there are eight books in the series. A movie is also on the way, scheduled to come out this August. I’ve seen the Fowl books on the bookshelves for several years and always thought they looked likeContinue reading “Artemis Fowl – Book Review”
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