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Interspecies Romances in Fantasy: Where Do You Draw The Line?

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    So this isn’t actually a question that someone asked. It’s something I’m currently encountering in a book I’m working on. Not only that, we see it in various other stories as well. In The Orville, we see an amoeba-like creature hitting on a human woman. She rejects his advances of course, but that got me thinking. So the question stands… in Fantasy, where does … Read More Interspecies Romances in Fantasy: Where Do You Draw The Line?

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Writing Modern People in Fiction

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Hello, Jim– I was wondering if you had any insight to offer on a dilemma I’m facing in a current novella draft: The story is a blend of Alternate History and general scifi, set in a world where a much more aggressive Space Race and Cold War has led to the establishment of a joint USA-USSR colony on the Moon by the late 1990s, … Read More Writing Modern People in Fiction

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Is the EU Truly Dead?

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News of a new Star Wars Trilogy, following the events of Luke Skywalker and family post-Return of the Jedi had been long-awaited and, given the age of the actors had a shadow of doubt. Thus, when it was announced that a plan to go forward had been agreed upon, fans cheered. Their elation was somewhat short-lived in many cases with the announcement from LucasFilms … Read More Is the EU Truly Dead?

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Private Life. Professional Appearance.

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  Hi Jim, Since starting writing both my books and my blog, I’ve been getting a lot of friend requests to my primary social media accounts. Part of me doesn’t want these people to have access to my personal information and the things I talk about with my friends… I’ve heard of being doxxed for their opinions, stalked, etc. However I really don’t want … Read More Private Life. Professional Appearance.

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Silencing Critics, Validates Them.

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Anyone who has read my blog, knows that I have had to field many questions regarding how to handle criticism and reviews. My advice has always been a hands-off approach of engagement. Discussion and dialogue are always the best way to understand another person’s criticisms and concerns. In the end, you may find out that the other person has a valid point that you … Read More Silencing Critics, Validates Them.

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Delaying the Inevitable.

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  Hi Jim, I’m just about to publish, but I don’t think the book is ready. I set a release date so that everyone would be ready and excited, but now I feel like I’ve really roped myself into a corner. I want to do more work on the book, but I don’t want to disappoint my fans. What should I do? -Miles Hi … Read More Delaying the Inevitable.

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In Defense of the Last Jedi

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  Lately, the most recent movie has been facing a lot of criticism. Some earned, some not so much… I want to try to tackle this as best I can. There was an article posted on recently that came to my attention entitled Meet the Women Who Ruined Star Wars. This page seems to be backed by internet provocateur Milo Yianopolis, so take that … Read More In Defense of the Last Jedi

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Can Skynet Truly Be Stopped?

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“It’s in your nature to destroy yourselves.” -T-800, Terminator 2 So I recently rewatched a few of the Terminator movies and the Sarah Connor Chronicles and I have reached one inescapable conclusion… Terminator 3 got it right… At the end of the movie, John Connor comes to the conclusion that it wasn’t humanity’s job to prevent judgement day, just simply to survive it so … Read More Can Skynet Truly Be Stopped?

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Star Wars Figure Review: Jaina Solo, Black Series

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  She finally came! That’s two of the three figures I’ve been waiting for and after delay upon delay, she finally arrived: Da da da daaaaaa!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, from the Legends series, the daughter of General Han Solo and Princess/Jedi Master Leia… Skywalker Organa Solo (jeez lady)… Character Story: Jaina is one of the three Solo kids from the Legends series. Her brother … Read More Star Wars Figure Review: Jaina Solo, Black Series

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Star Wars The Last Jedi What we Learned/Presentation of the Jar Jar Award **SPOILERS**

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Happy New Year, one and all!! After an absolutely incredible Holiday season, it’s back to the grindstone. Back to fighting illness that of course had to come on the last two days of my vacation instead of when I could have rested, all while rolling the dice every day as to whether or not my car will start in single digit temperatures. It’s going … Read More Star Wars The Last Jedi What we Learned/Presentation of the Jar Jar Award **SPOILERS**

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Star Wars The Last Jedi Review **SPOILERS**

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  So I finally got to see Star Wars The Last Jedi and when the movie ended, my wife asked me what I thought. My response was a simple, but unexpected three words… I don’t know… I’d seen some reviews going in, and heard opinions on both sides of the spectrum. So I went in with a cautious optimism. I knew Luke was going … Read More Star Wars The Last Jedi Review **SPOILERS**

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Contempt for the Contemptful Reader

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  Dear Jim, I’ve read some of your other posts and was wondering if you had any advice for me. A lot of your other posts have taken stabs at identity politics. I think you and I fall on opposite ends of the spectrum, but I figured I’d give this a shot. For a long time, I’ve wanted to write a strong lesbian character. … Read More Contempt for the Contemptful Reader

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