The Stuff of Legend is my attempt at a superhero novel. It takes place in a possible near-future (~15 years) of Jason Wood's universe, if certain events happen in a certain way. It is currently in the hands of my agent, Marisa Corvisiero, so hopefully someone will pick it up soon! THE STUFF OF LEGEND Prologue. It's going to be a chilly night. Virginia shivered, even though it wasn't cold yet. But she knew she wouldn't be able to go back to the apartment; her father might be chasing [ Continue reading... ]
On My Shelves: Spider-Man
October 25, 2013 By 4 Comments
"With great power comes great responsibility." As I've mentioned before, my first major exposure to comics occurred at the age of 18, when I was living in my first apartment with two other guys, Steve Reed and Ed Lord. Steve was the SF book collector of the pair, while Ed Lord was the comic collector. It was in his collection that I first encountered the Amazing Spider-Man. His basic origin is known to virtually everyone these days, given that there've been two movies in the last decade or so which [ Continue reading... ]
On My Shelves: The Incredibles
September 4, 2013 By 6 Comments
There are very few movies – or, indeed, stories of any sort – which approach perfection. The Incredibles, Pixar's superhero-themed offering, is one of those few. Make no mistake – most of Pixar's work has been stellar, and even their worst products have managed to be entertaining. This is a track record unmatched by any other studio I can think of. But even within Pixar's oeuvre, The Incredibles stands out. I remember seeing the original advertisements – teasers – featuring Mr. Incredible getting a call from "the red [ Continue reading... ]
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