Robotech Third Generation had a character called Lancer / Yellow Dancer. The former was his [male] official name. The second was his cross-dressing rock star alter ego. Robotech was a strange time, but it did produce some good music like the in universe song “Look Up (The Sky Is Falling).” The one below has been reproduced […]
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Dire Straits
Often time in a book, the mood needs to be set that this action is what the whole book hinges on. Today’s music selection is my go to track with regard to getting myself into that mindset for my characters. Plus, I also love Hans Zimmer. 😀 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3iAzdbg3mo&w=560&h=315]
Loss of A Sensei
Sensei. n. A teacher or instructor usually of Japanese martial arts (such as karate or judo). “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away…” ― Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man. On Monday, I learned that one of my doctoral committee members had passed away. As one should do when a person’s made a big […]
Covering Alternate History
Where Sarah Hoyt discusses the difficulty of putting a cover on alternate history works. Go on and take a gander…
Hurt By the Ones We Love
A few years back, Apocalyptica and Cristina Scabbia (of Lacuna Coil) collaborated on “S.O.S. (Anything But Love),” a song that touched upon mental abuse and control. I think it’s particularly haunting given some friends’ terrible relationships. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFZ9e4wx1H8&w=560&h=315]
At the Sharp End
This was the runner up for last week’s Memorial Day edition of Metal Monday. Like Five Finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold has done a lot to support members of the Armed Forces by putting in their time with tours. “Danger Line” is a pretty intense song about a soldier’s last moments and the chaos of […]
Never Do Business With…
There’s an old saying about commercial relationships: “Never do business with someone you’re not ready to do business to.” I can’t recall when I first heard it (recent attempts to blame my mother have been vehemently refuted by Mama Shark), but it’s something I’ve remembered. Especially with regards to doing business with friends and family. The […]
We Have A Cover!
For the next Phases of Mars anthology: Yep, that’ll do! Pretty excited about the line up we have–this should go very well.
Memorial Day Metal Monday
Today’s Memorial Day in the United States. I’ll let my West Point classmate Jaimie explain the holiday, as she did it very eloquently nine years ago. Unfortunately, Jaimie gave the last full measure of her duty to the country on 8 June 2013. So, without further ado, I think we’ll roll with Five Finger Death […]
Making A List…
It’s always fun to make any reading list. It’s double fun when that list is curated by your local library.
Unity of Effort
Some of the best scores don’t necessarily come from a movie. Without further ado… [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72KbtAK4z0k?start=41&w=560&h=315]
Book Signing!
Greetings all! I’ll be at a special event next Saturday, 18 May! If you missed me at Planet and want to get a signed hard copy of Those In Peril or any of my novels, come on by! There will be several other KC local authors there as well, so it should be a good time […]