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    Reading Like a Writer – Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Intro)

    I’ve been meaning to dissect a book for sometime on this blog. I feel that, as a writer, you can’t really get good at writing until you’ve… Read more “Reading Like a Writer – Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Intro)”

    March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 by bespectaclednerd

    General Direction with Blog

    This is a general post of mine. I’ve been thinking about this for awhile, but I think I’m going to try to do this. As anyone who… Read more “General Direction with Blog”

    March 3, 2018March 3, 2018 by bespectaclednerd

    Tapedeck Gothic – Neo-Retro Science Fiction

    I remember seeing all the bulky television screens and outdated Polaroid cameras, seeing cars fly through streets illuminated by neon lights, with huge-ass Atari logos glaring down at all like Big Brother.

    But not a single cell phone, laptop, or even digital-based piece of technology.

    February 1, 2018January 31, 2018 by bespectaclednerd

    5 Writer Insecurities

    I browsed the net for some time this morning in search of some article articulating my biggest writer insecurities. I looked for the words that relayed all… Read more “5 Writer Insecurities”

    January 29, 2018January 28, 2018 by bespectaclednerd

    Revisiting War of the Worlds

    HG Wells is often overlooked by science fiction fans. A lot of fans tend to praise Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clark, Heinlein, Herbert–a lot of great writers… Read more “Revisiting War of the Worlds”

    July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Lots of Sci-Fi Films…Little Fantasy

    For a genre fan like me, modern cinema is a mixed bag. In the last few months, some damn good science fiction has been released. We’ve had… Read more “Lots of Sci-Fi Films…Little Fantasy”

    June 16, 2015June 15, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Rereading the Earthsea Series – Thoughts on Wizard of Earthsea

    A few weeks back, I decided to revisit Ursula le Guin’s Earthsea series. The decision came after I started listening to this BBC Radio interview with le… Read more “Rereading the Earthsea Series – Thoughts on Wizard of Earthsea”

    May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Where are all the Gay People in Fantasy and Sci-Fi?

    I’m a huge fan of the X-Men. I’ve been reading the comics since I was a wee lad ,watched the cartoon religiously, and parked my ass opening… Read more “Where are all the Gay People in Fantasy and Sci-Fi?”

    April 25, 2015April 24, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Playing Dungeons and Dragons Again After Reading Fantasy Nonstop for a Year

    So recently I decided to try running a D&D campaign. I have been a nerd for some time, so obviously I’m into D&D as well. Even been… Read more “Playing Dungeons and Dragons Again After Reading Fantasy Nonstop for a Year”

    April 24, 2015April 23, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Sci-Fi Editorial – Why the Planetary Romance Died

    About four or five months ago, I became interested in the planetary romance genre of sci-fi. Actually,this is a bit of a lie. It was actually Edgar… Read more “Sci-Fi Editorial – Why the Planetary Romance Died”

    April 14, 2015April 9, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

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