Serials

Nov 9, 20171 min

A Writer's Bookshelf: Gray's Anatomy

There are a ton of source books to look at that detail the anatomical systems of the human body, but everyone always comes back to Gray's...

Sep 14, 20171 min

A Writer's Bookshelf: Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative, by Jeff Vander

Oh my...okay, I don't really know how best to describe this book other than by saying: AWESOMENESS! It is a great tool for creative...

Jul 13, 20171 min

A Writer's Bookshelf: Deadly Doses: A Writer's Guide to Poisons

Let me start this one by saying: I'm not insane and I'm not a murderer...unless I really don't like you, then I'm going to kill you in...

Jun 8, 20172 min

A Writer's Bookshelf: The Resurrectionist, by E. B. Hudspeth

Every writer needs to develop a catalog of not only the books they've written, but the books they've read and the books they reference!...

May 10, 20171 min

A Writer's Bookshelf: The Dictionary of Demons by Michelle Belanger

Okay, now bare with me here and don't panic. This is NOT a book that every writer needs on their bookshelf, but, in terms of great names...

Mar 31, 20172 min

A Writer's Bookshelf: The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook, by Adele Nozedar

Now, before we get started, this has nothing to do with the M. Night Shyamalan movie. I know! I leave glasses of water around the house...

Oct 14, 20153 min

Serial: What's in a name?

Yo Ho Screw Jafar... Let's talk about Hook! So, we’ve talked about name meanings, choosing the right name for the right character and how...

Sep 9, 20153 min

Serial: What's in a name?

Malevolent, Maleficence, Magnificent You didn’t think the name discussion was over, did you? So many villains, so little time....

Jul 2, 20153 min

Serial: What's in a name?

Under the Sea Upon reflection of my favorite villains and villainesses, it has occurred to me that their names are particularly...