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I recently had the chance to view the new James Bond film, Skyfall. And what a film it is. Spectacular performances, brilliant direction and a chilling villain. But my highest praise is reserved for the incredible cinematography by Roger Deakins.…
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Publications update: Literary Traveler, Weird Fiction Review and a LOT of book editing
I just wanted to share a few things going on with my writing these days. Literary Traveler has published one of my articles called Jack Kerouac, John Steinbeck and the Californian Coast. It talks about the spiritual aspects of travelling, particularly…
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How do we react to rain?
There are the harried umbrella characters, narrowly missing an eyeball here and a head there, walking without care towards a direction unknown. Struggling against the wind, they fight as their brollies are pulled back and they are showered with water.…
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I am the patron saint of mediocrity: Amadeus and Art
Thanks to the wonderful podcast Filmspotting I recently revisited the 1984 Oscar winner, Amadeus. I was inspired by their list of Top 5 movies about Art, referencing films not just about artists, but the process of creating art.
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Why Hardcore mode is soft: Fallout New Vegas
Having played Fallout: New Vegas on hardcore mode, I was a little disappointed that it wasn’t harder. Here’s how to make it better.
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New Year’s Revolutions
I’m excited about 2011; there’s a lot of great things on the horizon. Late last year I finished writing my first novel The Memory of Blood, and now I start the scary process of approaching publishers and agents.