We Got Where We Are Today Due to a Lack of Imagination
This is apparent when you take a closer look at it. Photo by Marija Zaric on Unsplash Most of the insanity of the world today is happening, I believe, due…
Should I Make Art?
The answer is always yes. Photo by Dev Benjamin on Unsplash Without art, in its many forms, the world would be a cheerless, drab, unpleasant place. Art, I would argue,…
Don’t Hesitate – Create
The answer to “Should I make art?” is always YES. Photo by SwapnIl Dwivedi on Unsplash The world can never have too much art in it. Art in every form…
Can I Still Run with Half an Idea?
Half an idea is better than no idea. Photo by Adrian Dascal on Unsplash About 6 months ago, I had a vague story idea pop into my head. This would…
Can You See the Same Magic That I See in Books and the Arts?
Books and the arts are amazing sources of practical magic. Photo by Mikołaj on Unsplash I have no idea how old I was when I learned to read. I’d guess…
How Do Authors Make Their Stories Come Alive?
Let’s explore three primary ways to make fiction come alive and feel real. Photo by Lê Tân on Unsplash I have done a lot of reading over the years. Books…
How Many Worlds Do You Think That You Have in Your Head?
I can’t tell you just how many worlds are in mine. And this includes the “real” world, too. Photo by note thanun on Unsplash I’ve been in love with sci-fi…
Why Won’t the Annoying Brain Weasels in My Head Shut Up?
Do you have chittering brain weasels messing with you? Photo by Hello I'm Nik on Unsplash Confession time. While I can put on an excellent façade of confidence and self-assurance…
Do You Like to Reread Books You’ve Already Read Before?
I only reread a very small selection of books. Photo by Anita Jankovic on Unsplash I own a lot of books. Most, if not all of them, I’ve read at…
Why and How Do I Think Sci-Fi and Fantasy Appeal to Us?
Why does anything appeal to us? I’m sharing my thoughts on the appeal of sci-fi and fantasy. Photo by Jay on Unsplash I was not quite five years old. My…