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or How to go from hard working cover band to music sensation Introduction “It’s interesting because we are still a relatively unknown band. We get these opportunities to play with people who have had successful careers in music, and it’s awesome to be at the bottom and look up and see our potential” If I … Continue reading 5 Questions with Marcus Brandon Anderson from the Str!ke
or what do I do in my non-existent spare timeBefore we get to the article, I just wanted to say THANKS! Quantified Opinions has hit over 4000 views! I know! This is especially amazing because it was only two weeks ago that we hit over 2000. And it was only less than 2 months ago when … Continue reading What I am Reading this Week
This article is part 3 of 20. The table of contents for all LTUE posts can be found here Coraline, the Day I swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish, and M is for Magic: Neil Gaimon and YA/Juvenile Fiction: Thursday, 2 PM “Kids believe that their parent’s don’t understand their fears. Because they view the adult world … Continue reading Life, the Universe, and Everything – YA/Juvenile Fiction: Thursday, 2 PM
This post is part 2 of 20. The table of contents for all LTUE posts can be found here Writing Fantasy: Thursday, 1 PM “No Matter how good you are, writing is going to hurt. So don’t worry about it.” – Peter Orullion Rebekah R Ganiere Jason King Peter Orullion S.A. Butler Why did you start writing … Continue reading Life, the Universe, and Everything – Writing Fantasy: Thursday, 1 PM
Or: how you too, can be a better story teller In honor of Life, the Universe, and Everything, I will be doing a 3 part (at least) piece on the writing convention. I’m starting off with an interview with David Farland, a regular LTUE panelist and an amazing writer and teacher. (author note: now a … Continue reading 5 Question with Dave Wolverton/David Farland and the art and business of Story Telling
or how Mainstream music became disconnected from it’s fans Kanye West just almost Taylor Swift’d Beck at the Grammys. Yup, this stuff is getting so ridiculous that you can name 3 music super stars and use one of them as a Verb. Also, you can see JayZ and Beyonce look on in horror as it … Continue reading Beck vs Kanye, Music and Mainstream Media
In case you were not aware, the Wheel of Time movie pilot aired last night/this morning. What? Where? How? Why was the World not notified that one of the biggest fantasy series ever created was turned into a TV show and then being aired? Well, a lot of reasons. One, not even Dragonmount or Brandon … Continue reading Monday Morning Thoughts: The Wheel of Time Fiasco and Winter Dragon
Or: How you too, can develop good taste and class Introduction “I’m a writer/director so my job descriptions is: don’t screw up. This translates day-to-day as prep, prep, prep times a million.” For a while, I had the pleasure of sharing Sunday nights with Jason and my roommate and discussed Walking Dead (editor’s … Continue reading 5 Questions with Jason Akinaka: Story Boarding, Setting, and Good Taste in Writing
Synopsis: Reign if Fire: Book 1 of the Noble Affinity Cycle In the World of Afin, every person, at birth, is given God’s love in the form of Affinity, an elemental magic that determines their place in society, their propose in life, and their spiritual devotion. It also determines how they will serve their respective … Continue reading Transcript Thursday: Fluid Thoughts, Scene 5, Chapter 3
Or why you too, should be at Comicon part 2 This post is part 2 of my Article on Salt Lake Comic Con FanX 2015. Part 1 is here. The first con I went to, I was just running taking pictures with cosplayers, buying stuff, and just all around mad dashing everywhere to see the … Continue reading 6 Reasons why Writers should be going to Conventions
