Category: writing and storytelling
The tragedy and drama of life at sea in Adrift
The opening scenes of the movie Adrift (2018) are riveting and sobering. The lead character,…
Dwarfism, little people, and St. Nic, Inc.
Little people, or people with dwarfism, figure prominently in the award winning action novel St. Nic, Inc. for an important reason.
Anna‘s stylish action elevates its story
Anna is the newest action movie by French auteur director Luc Besson and my full…
Strong storylines and characters lift Dark Phoenix
Dark Phoenix limped into the box offices over its first weekend and seems destined to…
Captain Marvel‘s fast pace stumbles on storytelling
Captain Marvel has emerged as the first true blockbuster of 2019, bursting out of the…
The story behind the cover of Calusa Spirits
The cover for Calusa Spirits is great, and I think thing it’s the best one…
I’m back! Florida Writers Conference 2018
I have once again been invited back to join the faculty of the Florida Writers…
War memorials use immersive design to create visceral stories
A few unexpected extra hours in Washington, D.C. recently allowed me to visit the World…
What sailing ships tell us about storytelling
As a kid, I was fascinated by sailboats and sailing ships. I loved reading adventure…
Review: Tomb Raider fails to live up to Vikendar’s strong performance
The 2018 reboot of the Tomb Raider film franchise is a serviceable action film with…
