Guardians of the Galaxy might be my favorite film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first one falls among a handful of movies I never tire of–and I have to love how Vol. 2 doubles down on the found-family dynamics. I’ll never forget the surprised delight of watching Chris Pratt …
Continue ReadingAre you a supervillain who dreams of world domination? Do you have a patent pending on a superpower-suppressing serum? Do you possess 5/6 infinity stones? If you replied “yes” to any of the above, you’re going to need a secret lair ASAP. Here are some tips to get you started. …
Continue ReadingAh, love. It’s bound to strike when you least expect it. Like while you’re battling to the death in a televised game. Or when you’ve almost just been sacrificed for the sake of breaking a pirate curse. Or…well, you get the idea. Love may not be the main focus of …
Continue ReadingWhen I went to see the first Iron Man film in the theaters, I was far from sold on the concept. But I was living in New York City, it was a sweltering summer, and movie theaters have air conditioning. Besides, everyone kept saying it was cool. So I figured …
Continue ReadingHow would Frodo get to Mount Doom without Sam? (He wouldn’t.) Where would Dr. Frankenstein be without Igor to cackle at his side? (If we’re being honest, probably the same place–Igor’s not in the book, after all.) Who would we hate in Batman without Robin to shout “Holy” everything? (We …
Continue ReadingChances are you’re here because you read one of my short stories online and thought it was swell enough to merit a click. If you like my stories, you’re probably just my kind of strange. I’m glad you’re here, weirdo. Let’s be friends. So go ahead. Sign up. You’ll get …
Continue ReadingHappy Friday! I’ve got a humorous story up at Electric Spec today called “Ugly Earthling.” Check it out here!
Continue ReadingI’m over at Electric Spec today talking about absurdity and character journey in short fiction. Check it out! Plus, you’ll be able to read my incredibly absurd sci fi story, “Ugly Earthling,” in Electric Spec on November 30th!
Continue ReadingMy short story, “The Rest is Silence,” won Reedsy’s weekly contest! It’s a dystopian-ish tale about a corporation that buys the government and offers gold in return for silence. So, fun stuff! You can read it here. Hurray! Thanks, Reedsy!
Continue ReadingWhen the sky first changed, I thought it was pretty. Champagne gold, like a gift. Like a Bond villain decided on the color. The more I look at it, the more I think it’s actually the vomit of some alien race that decided to use Earth as a trash can. …
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