Thank the Force for Rian Johnson

What can I say? I hated “The Last Jedi”. Not an uncommon take, I know, but it also made me appreciate other aspects of my life in an almost existential sort of self-reflection. However, if you think I’m some sort of Juanito-come-lately that isn’t a true Star Wars fan who’s riding the current Last Jedi Sandcrawler of Hate, allow me to submit: Exhibit A: A … Continue reading Thank the Force for Rian Johnson

“Going Gone” – The First Chapter

The Jewel Thief In order to allow for new growth, the old must often be felled, burned away to the ashes. This is as true of forests as it is the constructs of men. And as a single thunderous current can engulf an ancient forest in flame, a solitary strike of violence can erase the oldest of men’s foundations. On this day, such a strike … Continue reading “Going Gone” – The First Chapter

The Joys and Heartaches of Short Stories

As I continue finding ways to promote my anthology, I keep being reminded of why I’ve always enjoyed both the writing and the reading of short stories. I remember as an elementary student reading short stories such as “Leiningen Versus the Ants” and “The Cold Equations”, as well as short excerpts of longer stories like “The Hobbit”. As my love of reading began to grow … Continue reading The Joys and Heartaches of Short Stories