Oh me! Oh life! I was recently asked by a fellow fantasy and Bilbo Baggins enthusiast, Miriel of Gisbourne, to answer four questions on writing. I’ll answer them and then tag three more people to do the same on their respective blogs. This really isn’t a burdenous (it’s a real word in Claire-land) project and … Continue reading Of the Questions of These Recurring
Harry Potter and the Cranial Nerves
Howdy! I guess I should explain the title. No, J.K. Rowling isn't making an odd return to the world of witchcraft and wizardry. Yours truly is exploring the brain, head, and neck in gross anatomy. (For any newcomers to this blog, I'm a current first year physical therapy student bogged down in the joys of … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Cranial Nerves
Guest Post- Michael Gunter
Howdy! I asked a good friend of mine and fellow writer, Michael Gunter, if he'd be interested in doing a guest post. Below is the fruit of his labors. I also highly recommend that you take the time to check out his blog. He's got some great stuff over there as well as a tremendous … Continue reading Guest Post- Michael Gunter
The Mountain Baron
Howdy! I should be studying but it is proving difficult as I only want to work on one of my latest stories that I affectionately call "MacDuffy". Ok, that's only because I don't actually have a name for it yet, but whatever. Since I can't set aside however long I want to immerse myself into … Continue reading The Mountain Baron
Of Books and Dragons
Howdy! I'm taking a quick break from the studying life to write this. Yesterday I made a trip home for a book signing. (The school I'm attending is only 2 hours away from home and in Texas time that's hardly a trip at all.) I set up shop in the book section of Hastings Entertainment … Continue reading Of Books and Dragons
Have You Seen This?
Who doesn't love Calvin and Hobbes? I might not have read the comic in the paper but I spent many happy hours reading through the collected works. So, when I came across this today, it was pretty much pure epicness. If Anatomy wasn't persistently calling my name right now, I'd be online reading Calvin and … Continue reading Have You Seen This?
Week 1
Howdy! I know all of you have been anxiously awaiting my next post, so here it is. I began Physical Therapy school at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center last Tuesday. The progression of the week is as follows. Tuesday-Forever long all day orientation Wednesday- First day of class or "What have I gotten myself … Continue reading Week 1
Guest post by L.E. Modesitt Jr.: The Challenges and Benefits of a Long Series
Howdy! I found this to be interesting especially as I am considering turning one of my books into a series of 11 to perhaps 12 books. They'd follow the format of Mr. Modesitt, spanning hundreds of years and never revisiting the same characters twice. Anyway, food for thought. Guest post by L.E. Modesitt Jr.: … Continue reading Guest post by L.E. Modesitt Jr.: The Challenges and Benefits of a Long Series
The End of all Things?
Howdy! Today I graduate from one of the best schools in the nation- Texas A&M University. It’s bittersweet. I’ll miss many things about my school: my friends, football, and yes, even academics. But I’m also ready to make a step forward. I’ve been accepted to the Texas Tech Physical Therapy school where I’ll start in … Continue reading The End of all Things?
Victim to a Classic Blunder?
Howdy! An upside to having a lot of free time recently is I've been reading ALL of the blogs. A topic that I've seen repeated recently through several different sites is essentially "Why are villains in fantasy and sci-fi not white dudes?" There were some compelling points to be made and it got me thinking … Continue reading Victim to a Classic Blunder?
C.M. Banschbach 