What’s the Verdict on Scrivener?

So I started using Scrivener last week for a new novella I’m working on. I’ve heard from more than a few people about how awesome it is in regards to any type of literary project you’re working on from book manuscripts to film/TV scripts to even short stories. So far, I like it quite a bit. Instead of beginning the story linearly like I do when using Microsoft Word, I started on the second chapter. Yes, I live so dangerously. Read more ›

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What’s Your Inspiration?

Yes, its been awhile…again! In all honesty, I do plan on making this more of a weekly thing as doing a blog every month is not the best approach. On the book front, I finished my major revisions for the first Star Brigade book and have passed it along to a few editors; two friends and one beta reader. A possible second beta reader has shown interest so I’m contacting them to provide more details. Read more ›

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Why I’m watching Ender’s Game

I’ve never read the Hugo Award winning Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, but as a fan of the sci-fi genre of course I’ve heard of it. I also know that its taken a number of years to get this adaptation from book to silver screen. And like many people I’ve heard more than I care to about the author’s rather pointed personal views on same sex couples, which I completely disagree with on all levels. And like many, I planned to not see the film at all. Read more ›

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