As a teacher of analytical writing, I often have to ask my students to think about an argument by first stating their opinion about the argument and then asking themselves the question: “So what?” This applies to writing pros as well. So you’ve written that awesome fantasy novel crammed with all the lovely creatures, characters … Continue reading »
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Writing the Twist
As per a suggestion by Eric J. Baker, I decided to write today about twists that we can place in our novels which can be used in pretty much any genre. Good writers are good readers, avid readers, and I really love a good story that leads the reader down a path only to force … Continue reading »
Recorded Our First Podcast: Fanboys on Fiction
Well, we did it. We have two episodes in the can and plan to release even more as the year goes on. I now have my own podcast to debut on Sunday night if all goes according to plan. It’s all part of my many step plan to build my platform as a writer, and … Continue reading »
Character Development: A Step by Step Method
Some of the best characters have spent much time inside the brain of a writer, incubating, developing, becoming more realistic with each thought. However, one might wonder what the process of creating great characters might entail. I decided to record my process for creating characters (at least main characters) to help writers who have trouble … Continue reading »
10 Open Ended Questions to Break Writer’s Block
How many times have you sat in front of the computer screen and wondered: What on earth am I going to write now? So much has been written in the history of mankind that often we think: What can I possibly contribute to the world that would be uniquely me yet not a carbon copy … Continue reading »
Captain America Makes His First Appearance…at Walmart
Today was a great day. I premiered my hand made Captain America and Bucky costumes at the H.U.G.s Project fundraiser at the Belle Isle Walmart in Edmond, Oklahoma. We received many compliments, my goggles continually fogged up, I heard some great stories and hopefully helped our American servicemen and women receive much needed care packages. … Continue reading »
How to Make a 1940′s Style Captain America Shield: Part 1
Some of you may know that I am busy working on a 1940′s style Captain America costume for the Avengers movie premiere on May 4th. We will be appearing at the Warren IMax Theater. I will be accompanied by Bucky Barnes (my son), Thor, Tony Stark, Black Widow, Wasp, and Loki. I used to … Continue reading »
Trooping the MDA Muscle Walk: Supporting a Worthy Cause
Saturday Oklahoma City had it’s annual Muscular Dystrophy Association “Muscle Walk” which gives volunteers an opportunity to raise money for this very worthy cause. I attended to support it by wearing my home-made Mandalorian armor and “trooping” with my friends of JediOKC, an Oklahoma City Star Wars Collector/Fan Club. As always, it was the most … Continue reading »
