As those who follow me on Twitter and have watched my recent periscope know, I have a great many problems with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. That said, pretty much every criticism worth making has been voiced by others, and I unfortunately don’t have time for a full-length review; however, I had to comment on oneContinue reading “No, Do Not “Let the Past Die””
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Duty, Sacrifice, and What to Expect Going Forward.
As those who follow me online may well know by now, I will be starting an 18-month stint of service in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) starting tomorrow, as of this writing. This was something I first thought of doing years ago, and later decided that it was something I must do. And tomorrow, that dreamContinue reading “Duty, Sacrifice, and What to Expect Going Forward.”
Women in Star Wars: Tor.com Misses the Mark–Again
I’ve been fairly open about the numerous issues I’ve had with modern Star Wars. While I will continue to give The Force Awakens the benefit of the doubt (for overall quality) until I see where The Last Jedi takes the series, I cannot ignore the major problems that have become more and more visible, especially in Rogue One. The twoContinue reading “Women in Star Wars: Tor.com Misses the Mark–Again”
After-Action Thoughts on the Launch of A Looming Shadow
So, it’s been just about a week since the launch of A Looming Shadow, book 2 in the Galaxy Ascendant series. Honestly, I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, though I had hopes of improving on the May launch of A Greater Duty. Fortunately, and thankfully, I have managed to do just that. Between more active marketing, AmazonContinue reading “After-Action Thoughts on the Launch of A Looming Shadow”
Modern Star Trek, Star Wars, and the Problem of Creativity
I’m pleased to share the fact that I have a new guest post up on the prestigious Castalia House blog, on the topic of modern Star Trek, Star Wars, and their creative problems. Check it out over on the Castalia House site!
Writing, Ascendant 