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Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Release Date!!!

Hello All, Well this is it. We’ve straightened everything out and the book looks GREAT! Everything is going to print and the book should be on the shelves as of 1/26. This has been one major roller coaster ride for us, but we’re so thrilled to be done and cannot wait to offer you my latest story! So set your calendars, Raiya is coming! … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Release Date!!!

From My Writing Playlist

So here’s a little classical/sci fi music for everyone. From season 3 of Star Trek The Next Generation. When to listen: This isn’t really a general playlist song. It’s too repetitive. That being said, it works if you’re looking to relax or cool down in between chapters, like I do, giving yourself a bit of a breather. However if you’re looking for a good place … Read More From My Writing Playlist

Disney Needs To Let Studio Ghibli Take Over

Oh I just know that I’m going to catch hell for this one, but honestly, its been stewing in my mind for a while. The Disney writers need to hand over the reigns to studio Ghibli. I’m sorry, they do. When you take a look at the writing for a lot of their movies recently, sure many of them were big box office hits, … Read More Disney Needs To Let Studio Ghibli Take Over

From My Writing Playlist

Got this one stuck in my head. Can’t help it. Not my fault!!! Seriously though, Beast in Black Berserker has become one of the better albums I own. I can’t wait to see where they go from here. Most of the songs on this album are really great. When to Listen: When the hero confronts the villain. In most stories, before the final battle, the … Read More From My Writing Playlist

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In Defense of the Last Jedi

  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?

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

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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Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

Hello All, Just wanted to give another update, we’re delaying the release by a few weeks as some of the legal paperwork hasn’t gone through yet. That being said, the book is ready to go and we can’t wait to release it to the public! Thanks to everyone once again for your patience! Book Synopsis: ‘ “Abomination, freak, monster…”  You get used to names … Read More Drakin: The Story of Raiya, Update!!

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Star Wars The Last Jedi Review **SPOILERS**

  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**

From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist

Well it’s about time to wrap up the Christmas Countdown this year on this December the 25th! For the grand finale, I give you one of my personal favorites! It has never truly been the Christmas season for me until this song was played. So to hear it sang by Andrea Bocelli…  I was thrilled, and I am thrilled to share it with all of … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist

From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist

Okay okay, last one, I promise!!! When to Listen: Don’t write, just sit back and revel in what all of us who have children know is truth!!!   Readers, Do you have a question about writing, publishing, my stories, etc? Please feel free to post a comment or email me. jimthewritingwizard@gmail.com I’ll use those comments to select my next blog post. I have been … Read More From My Writing (Christmas!) Playlist

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Contempt for the Contemptful Reader

  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