Well, it's that time again. Rejoice, for I have finished my first summer session and therefore gross anatomy. That means no more cheesy anatomy related posts (or talk of cadavers). Finals finished up last Friday and I've been so busy trying to figure out what to do with free time that I have not posted. … Continue reading Back In Town
Fantasy
I See the Light…
But unfortunately the fog of tests has not lifted. This post is to celebrate two weeks left of this summer session. One week of class left and then it's on to finals. Whoopee. We have a functional anatomy lab test next week where we will be tested on our palpations of structures underneath the skin, … Continue reading I See the Light…
Of the Questions of These Recurring
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
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
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
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?
The Children Are Our Future
Howdy! My bookmarks toolbar has been frowning at me for several days now, so here is a post to appease it. Yesterday I had the great opportunity to go speak to an elementary school class about my book. It was set up through a co-worker who was really excited to hear that I had written … Continue reading The Children Are Our Future
The Green Fields of the Mind
Howdy! First, I hope everyone had a happy and blessed Easter. I did, but I'm rapidly approaching maximum candy consumption. So, today is my thoughts on world building plus a little bit of a rant. Fair warning. The only complaint that has really surfaced so far in reviews of my book is that readers wish … Continue reading The Green Fields of the Mind
C.M. Banschbach 