Oh boy, where to even begin with this one? Oblivion and I have an interesting history. I mentioned previously that I didn’t have much interest in the game. It never looked like something I’d enjoy, but a large part of that is because the game’s coverage really only showed it… Read the rest...

This week, we begin the transition away from books and delve into something else near and dear to my heart: Video games. I grew up with an NES in the house, and with that, the gold cartridge that any gamer worth their salt knows all about. There’s something special about… Read the rest...

This week, we’re taking a look at one of my favorite movies: My Neighbor Totoro. Hayao Miyazaki’s movies often receive a lot of praise, and not without good reason. They’re excellent films that appeal to a broad audience. With Disney’s updated releases of a number of them, the fanbase only… Read the rest...

I missed a few updates while getting a new computer set up, but I’m back on track now. This week, we’re looking at Dragonriders of Pern. Generally speaking, I’m not really a fan of sci-fi. I don’t like Star Trek and Dune wasn’t as good as everyone always told me… Read the rest...

Procrastination is the mortal enemy of anyone who must hold themselves accountable. Not always just the college students well known for procrastination, it can also affect people who are self-employed, artists and, of course, writers The source of the problem always comes down to one concept: The idea that there… Read the rest...

Continuing the topic of influences, this week we’re looking at Record of Lodoss War. Unlike the rest of the series we’ve looked at thus far, Record of Lodoss War is an anime series, not a book. Lodoss War is deliciously cliché, with the headstrong but inexperienced leader of the… Read the rest...

Continuing on the topic of influences, this week we’re looking at The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. If I had to say there was any one thing that made me want to write, it must be that I had access to these books. At an early age, I… Read the rest...