What is a good profession for a modern-day villain? Answer via comments on this blog, mentions on Twitter, or Facebook and I'll keep the comments here updated with your responses. Please no repeats, post something that hasn't been said! Just post something - It doesn't matter how "good" the idea is, the purpose of the … Continue reading Generating Story Ideas: Brainstorming Poll
Category: Writing
Warbreaker – My Favorite Sanderson Novel
I read this book audibly (Quite literally, I downloaded my copy from Audible.com) at the end of 2009. Drowned in the long shadow cast by Sanderson's prowess, this book just doesn't get enough attention. I have read all of Sanderson's published works, and still this is my personal favorite. Sanderson is often noted for his … Continue reading Warbreaker – My Favorite Sanderson Novel
Little Brother: Don’t Trust Anyone Over 25
This book was absolutely fantastic. I couldn't put it down, to my own detriment because I had to face the next school day with two hours' sleep. But if there's any reason to have to face a full day of work with no sleep, it's a book this good. The protagonist is Malcolm (handle: w1n5t0n), … Continue reading Little Brother: Don’t Trust Anyone Over 25
LTUE Schedule
Today I've got to run a crap-ton of errands in order to get ready for this weekend's trip to Life, the Universe, and Everything. LTUE is a Science Fiction/Fantasy Convention held at BYU in Provo, UT. It is free for students, and $25.00 for the entire event otherwise. My friend Ian and I have been … Continue reading LTUE Schedule
Writing Career? Certainly.
Yesterday I had an awkward experience where a young man done up in his military blues asked me what I'm working on at school. When I told him my major was "Writing", he looked at me as if I'd said, "I'm going to write my first book and it will sell like Harry Potter". Come … Continue reading Writing Career? Certainly.