Is The Walking Dead Sexist?

Is The Walking Dead Sexist?

OK. It’s time for a rant about a popular TV show. No, not Game of Thrones, the other one I rant about. The Walking Dead is pissing me off a little bit now and it’s not for the reason you probably think it is… It’s for gender diversity reasons....
My Experience in Publishing So Far

My Experience in Publishing So Far

Back in early 2011 I sat down and wrote my first book. It was called A KNIGHT’S DUTY and it was to be part of THE RIGHT OF SUCCESSION trilogy, followed up by A PRINCE’S HONOUR, and A KING’S RIGHT. I had the entire trilogy planned out and by late 2011...
Chewbacca is the Real Hero of Star Wars The Force Awakens

Chewbacca is the Real Hero of Star Wars The Force Awakens

This post will contain spoilers for Star Wars Episode 7 The Force Awakens (TFA). By now we’ve probably all seen some of these memes going about. Here’s one below… right in the feels. It got me thinking and I’m thinking this: Chewbacca is the...
Writerly Problems: One WIP is Never Enough

Writerly Problems: One WIP is Never Enough

Now I like to think I work fairly quickly. I’ve written roughly 2 and a half books this year, 2 of which are on their way soon, and 1 which may never see the light of day if I can’t figure out what to do with it. I’m not a patch on the likes of...
Waging in on Star Wars – Rey’s Parentage

Waging in on Star Wars – Rey’s Parentage

Having now seen Star Wars The Force Awakens twice, I feel comfortable enough to wage into the internet discussion. This will not be a review. I loved the film and felt it was a true Star Wars film, and I don’t feel the need to review it. Instead I’m going...
Modern Epic Fantasy – The (Super) Hero’s Journey

Modern Epic Fantasy – The (Super) Hero’s Journey

I was playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) a while back and our Games Master (GM) looked up from his book and sighed at us. He pointed out that playing D&D basically puts the players in the shoes of super heroes in a fantasy setting. We were monstrous and...