While walking my son to school today we were talking about the Clone Wars comic book he is writing. Guess what ... that got my mind jumping down the rabbit hole. I wonder if George Lucas had an inkling of what the Clone Wars would turn out to be when they were mentioned in that …
Across the board, aliens have been a staple in science-fiction. Whether we are talking books like War of the Worlds or the Barsoom Stories or talking about film like The Day the Earth Stood Still or ... Alien, extraterrestrials have been a major player in sci-fi stories. Let's be honest, whatever variation of little green …
I know some people in a profession, like writing, might look at other activities as a waste of time. I hear other authors complaining about how life takes them away from their creative time. While I understand, I would have to disagree with this take. Writing may be a major focal point of my life, …
If you ask most people why they write, the answer would be 'I don't' and I personally don't think they need to. Writing is for a few people. Looking on social media and keeping track of aspiring authors, it might seem like there are a lot more authors out there. In reality, true authors are …
The deeper down the Atom & Go rabbit-hole I go, the more I ponder real life happening through the lens of the God's Hand Galaxy. School just ended for my kiddos. That got me thinking, what does Margo have in store for education? She has a couple years until kindergarten if she goes by our …
There is a reason sci-fi and fantasy share a section in the bookstore. Many of their storylines present two sides to the same coin. The backdrop of a lone protagonist or a merry band fighting against overwhelming odds permeates both genres to a degree that is almost cliche. However, fans of the genres never tire …
Where does the slow burn fit into science-fiction? How do writers balance the pace with the need to move the story forward? Where is the point where the book or movie bogs down? I recently watched Io on Netflix. It was a serious slow burn, yet held my attention. Some might think it too slow, …
I saw a Twitter post asking author's what actor we would have play our main character if our book was made into a movie or show. It got me thinking. Not just about who would play Atom, but also about other screen adaptations and actors playing a role. My brain likes to turn. I tried …
The crew wandered. Atom wanted a feel for the land, but with almost seven hundred miles of ship to get lost in, they soon forgot they had landed on a man-made behemoth. From the moment their boots stepped off the cargo ramp and thudded on the landing pad, they stepped into a swirl …
Falling into the category of Indie Author, I keep my ear to the ground and try to keep up with what the sub-industry is doing. Interestingly, with the likes of KDP, Smashwords, and Kobo (to name a few of the dozens) available to Indie Authors, the ability to self-publish has never been easier. This rise …
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