URBAN FANTASY HAS ROOTS

While I’m not a big fan of romance novels, I don’t mind them nearly as much when the characters are gritty and preternatural creatures are involved, downplaying the sappiness associated with most novels where the word romance is used. Paranormal romance novels are the next big thing and filling the bookstore shelves in record numbers.Continue reading “URBAN FANTASY HAS ROOTS”

THERE’S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN

When I was a child, my grandmother told me one day, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” At first I didn’t understand what she meant. Later, as I got a little older I refused to believe her, and was determined to prove her wrong. Finally, when I began focusing on my career as a writer,Continue reading “THERE’S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN”

STAR TREK FRANCHISE DISCUSSION:

To boldly go where we already boldly went before, while giving a dying franchise a shot in the arm! THIS ISN’T A REVIEW OF THE STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS FILM!!! I saw a special screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness, prior to its official debut and while I really enjoyed the film and got a little moreContinue reading “STAR TREK FRANCHISE DISCUSSION:”