Knights WritesNow that we’re at the end of 2021 I’d like to recap items and events that caught the interest of this sci fi fantasy geek … Continue Reading →
2021 Highlights from a Sci Fi Fantasy Geek Perspective
Elements of World Building – Magic
One of the most enjoyable things about a fantasy world can be getting to understand the rules of magic.
Wait a minute, rules? It’s fantasy, right? There are no rules. People just walk around waving their hands in irregular patterns like total nutjobs and stuff happens, or so it might seem … Continue Reading →
The Tenacious Mind of a Sci Fi Fantasy Character
We see it in stories all the time. Characters are placed into all manner of unfortunate situations that seem impossible to survive, and against all odds of freezing and fatigue and starvation, they come out in the end.
And we love them for it!
At least I do, and here are several great examples why … Continue Reading →
How a Sci Fi Fantasy Writer views Life
A friend once told me that her life is like a rocky plane ride, her world never high enough in the clouds, a dive into threatening mountains always imminent.
It got me thinking, what is my world like, from a sci fi fantasy perspective of course … Continue Reading →
Happy New Year and Sci Fi Fantasy in 2021
I don’t know about you, but to me it feels like 2020 only had 4 months – Jan, February, March, and Covid.
The virus really struck my writing hard, but I’m back on my feet now with a fired up steam engine and heaps of coal on the side.
Check out the status of my novel, and some great sci fi fantasy I wholeheartedly recommend in 2021 … Continue Reading →
5 Great 2020 Christmas Gifts for the Geek in Your Life
With mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing, one thing clear about Christmas in 2020 is that it’s unprecedented.
Let’s match that with unprecedented presents … Continue Reading →
Sci Fi Fantasy You Should Be Checking Out in 2020
So it’s 2020 and time for me to finally make do on that promise of publishing.
Is it possible? Not exactly.
See what’s the latest on my writing journey, and some great sci fi fantasy I wholeheartedly recommend in 2020 … Continue Reading →
5 Great 2019 Christmas Gifts for the Geek in Your Life
A nice shirt, a pair of socks, or a bottle of cologne?
Sure, a present like that would be appreciated, but if you’re buying for a geek, here’s how to get that bright-eyed, wow reaction. … Continue Reading →
My Top 5 Characters in HBO’s Game of Thrones
They’re all a pretty miserable, despicable bunch, but these 5 filtered their way from hated to sympathetic. … Continue Reading →
My Biggest Problem with HBO’s Game of Thrones and 5 Stories to Learn From
Game of Thrones: the Night King
Something really bothered me as I watched the final minutes of HBO’s Game of Thrones season 8.
I could have handled characters zipping around, changing attitudes, and boring drinking scenes.
Then I realized it:
My Biggest Problem with HBO’s Game of Thrones and 5 Stories to Learn From
Any one of these could have been referenced to give us a conclusion deserving of HBO’s epic work.
Check out my guest post of at Forces of Geek (love that name).