I spent the weekend wandering the halls and exhibitor space of Phoenix Comicon. I get such a warm spot in my heart when I see so many fans of comics, sci-fi and all things geek. How great is it that there is a place we can all make our pilgrimage to once a year, renew …
Month: May 2012
Can I Copyright a Paradigm?
I recently decided to upgrade my mobile device. I have had an HTC Evo so when I head about the newest EVO coming out on the the 18th of May I put my name on the short list. Then this happened. http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/htc-one-x-and-evo-4g-lte-delayed-at-customs-due-to-itc-exclusio/ Apparently the patent in question involves the ability for a smart phone to link …
Superheroes Rule
I caught the matinee showing of The Avengers this weekend. I was glad to see the hype is well deserved and then some. Then again as a fan of Joss Whedon I had high hopes and figured I wouldn't be let down. I don't want to send this post going on about the movie. Instead …
Point of View for Writers
I recently gave a talk at the West Valley Writers' Workshop on the elements of point of view. To go along with that I wrote a three part article for The League of the Iron Quill. You can read the first part here. http://www.ironquill.net/point-of-view-for-writers-part-i/
Put your ego aside, and hire a professional editor: A sci-fi specific example | Novel Publicity
I came across an interesting guest post on Novel Publicity & Co. from Dr. George H. Elder. The main premise is that no matter how attached to our words we may be as writers a good editor can only help. I try to always remind myself of that. Sometimes what I think is the greatest …
Vincent A. Alascia 