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Three things we can learn from Scooby Doo
The popularity of Scooby Doo over the years seems a bit perplexing on the surface. The show is completely predictable, the characters unrealistic, and the animation is just OK. Why do people continue...
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Why you need some happy
Imagine for a moment a game whether neither team was allowed to win. The 2008 Detroit Lions versus the 1976 Tampa Bay Bucs. No scoring allowed either. How exciting would that be? Three plays, then...
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Things I’ve wondered this week
I wonder if the makers of Downton Abbey consciously use the contrast principle. Make everything exceptionally boring so that the slightest bit of entertainment looks like genius. I wonder if people...
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Forty-two: The answer to the ultimate question about my book
A common question about my first book, And God Said…, is what on earth I was thinking. Before I get into that, I want to tell you a story about my grandfather, David S. Ralph. Grandpa was a funny man....
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Chuck thinks I’m paranoid
Chuck Wendig shared a blog post about diversifying your book sales by not relying exclusively on Amazon. It’s OK advice to not put all your eggs in one basket. Personally I’m not worried, since I can...
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Five more cartoon quotes you can use when things go wrong
Last year I gave you the first five cartoon quotes, and here are five more. These five quotes can be used when things go wrong – whether a little or a lot. The Simpsons, Comic Book Guy: “Oh, I’ve...
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And there it is: My process
Before I answer four questions about my writing process, I want to introduce you to someone. Charlotte Ashlock, writer of young adult fantasy (Not that kind – get your mind out of the gutter), works...
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About a book I read – Zero Echo Shadow Prime
That’s what it looks like I finished reading Zero Echo Shadow Prime by Peter Samet the other day. This is my review, which may be colored by the fact that I just read this article on pop culture...
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The Buddha and Bob Heinlein
Anger is appealing. A quick glance at the Friday Phrases hashtag on Twitter (#FP) will confirm that. Lots of killing, mostly in anger or revenge. I had a conversation on Twitter where someone defended...
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Take it easy, Parcheesi
Relax Things aren’t as bad as you think. Whatever issue concerns you most, you are likely more sensitive to it. This results in false positives: Seeing evidence where there is none. We like to be the...
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