[youtube=http://youtu.be/fkLrnI7SsVY] When writing my fantasy trilogy, The Chosen One of Allivar, I listened to movie soundtracks as inspiration for the most touching scenes. My favorite of all times is The Lord of the Rings movies. The movies, the books and all things J.R.R. Tolkien inspired me to devote ten years […]
Yearly Archives: 2012
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Often in my 53 years of life I have pondered the meaning of life. I’ve researched the topic, read the bible and other non-canonical works, and I continue to research other points of view. I will continue to read other works of faith and spirituality. Today I saw the movie […]
Mens fashion have become rather dull. I read that men look for two things when it comes to determining the success of a man: his watch and his shoes. Really? I watch as my wife and daughter come home with many variations of clothing, jewelry and accessories. All I get […]
Alien vs Predator, Cowboys vs Aliens, Pokey vs Gumby – you name it there is always some duel between conflicting forces, but none more serious than those in our subconscious. Inside of me are two conflicting characters. One is the logical and analytical, drab and uninteresting CPA whose sole existence […]
Many women I know will not read a fantasy story. When I ask, they simply say they do not like war or fantasy creations such as elves, demons, dragons, etc. Part of a good fantasy, in my opinion, must pull together the elements of fantasy with a great love story. […]
I may be short, but my heart is big and sometimes my mouth even bigger. Arimar has been my friend as long as I can remember. I recall the day I first met him and we surrounded him. He was scared stiff, but even more scared when my people lifted […]
I try so hard to be liked. Why I am not like my brothers? I feel I am always in the way, no matter how hard I try to help. I’m just clumsy and dangerous to be around. They call me slow witted. I don’t mean to be. They say […]
Let me tell you of the story of William McWalrus. Some will say that I am a silly writer, but I shall not care, for someone has to rewrite history of things of great importance. William was born a commoner and owned not a thing, only his trusty sword and […]
You surely recall Gandalf saying these words as Minas Tirith was about to come under siege by the forces of Sauron, “Prepare for Battle.” When I began writing the siege of Masara in the third book of my trilogy, Last Stand of the Living, I wanted to exceed the battle […]
For those that may not know, I am a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and an author. Until I become widely known for creating great stories, I will remain an accountant. In 2000 I began a journey of writing an epic fantasy tale. Not just any tale, but one that had […]