I figure that since it’s currently Chanukah, and that I just earned my freedom from quarantine, a good way to celebrate would be to publicly reveal my next project, which I plan to work on concurrently with Light Unto Another World. So, I’m very pleased & excited to introduce to you all my upcoming mangaContinue reading “Announcing: Amaranth Angels”
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Patreon Push & Special Offer
As some of you may know, I have a Patreon! It’s been live for a little while now, and a couple months ago I began releasing my Patreon-exclusive mecha serial, Zadir Corps: First Strike. I’m specifically talking about it now since I’m currently running a very special offer on it. For the next 12 orContinue reading “Patreon Push & Special Offer”
Light Unto Another World Volume 2: The Adventure Continues!
I’m excited to announce the release of Light Unto Another World Volume 2, the second installment in my new isekai light novel series! It’s been a journey, and we’re still just getting started! Most of the little bumps in the road have been evened out or passed, so, G-d willing, there should be smoother sailingContinue reading “Light Unto Another World Volume 2: The Adventure Continues!”
All Part of the Plan (Even if we don’t see it yet)
No, this post isn’t about government or corporate conspiracies. There’s more than enough talk about those sorts of unpleasant things going on already. Maybe another time lol. No, this is a positive post, since the One behind the plan is far, far greater than you or I. As many of you likely know already, I’veContinue reading “All Part of the Plan (Even if we don’t see it yet)”
Light Unto Another World: The Journey Begins!
It’s finally time! At long last, volume 1 of Light Unto Another World is live on Amazon (in ebook format for now; paperback will follow as soon as possible.) Yeah, this post is a couple days late; I’m still getting better at the time management thing that’ll allow me to be posting regularly here again.Continue reading “Light Unto Another World: The Journey Begins!”
New Zadir Reveal, Plus a Tribute to a Very Special Dragon
With my new Patreon/Subscribestar exclusive mecha serial Zadir Corps: First Strike launching, G-d willing, sometime during the first week of July, I’m excited to be able to provide a little bit more hype for the series in the form of another mecha class that will eventually be making an appearance. (Also, keep reading past theContinue reading “New Zadir Reveal, Plus a Tribute to a Very Special Dragon”
Introducing: Zadir Corps: First Strike
Light Unto Another World art & revisions are moving along very nicely, and that’s not far off from starting to come out, but I have another, smaller–but also awesome project to share with all of you! This July, I will be starting a Patreon/Subscribestar exclusive serialized mecha story (available to all tier levels). Allow meContinue reading “Introducing: Zadir Corps: First Strike”
Let Heroes Stay Heroes
What? A new post? Yeah, finally back to this. I’d blame the recent fracas with Hamas & starting a new job for my absence, but it’s mostly my fault for not managing my time better. Hopefully I’ll be at least semi-regular going forward. Now, on to the topic at hand. People talk about the heroesContinue reading “Let Heroes Stay Heroes”
The Problem With Jewish Characters in Fiction (And My Solution)
(I was really tempted to work Jewish Question into the title of this article for extra edgy points, but I held myself back lol.) Now, to get the basics out of the way first. I’m a religious Jew myself, so obviously I don’t have a problem with Jewish characters existing in fiction. Similarly, I don’tContinue reading “The Problem With Jewish Characters in Fiction (And My Solution)”
The Sad State of YouTube “Culture Warriors”
I’ve talked a little but about this before, mostly over on twitter, but seeing as David V. Stewart has written an excellent article on the issue, it deserved another mention, even if it’s mainly to point you to his very comprehensive post. For those blissfully unaware of what we’re talking about, there’s basically a smallContinue reading “The Sad State of YouTube “Culture Warriors””
Writing, Ascendant 