So far I’ve shared personal experiences, we’ve covered a little about Leigh Brackett’s celebrated career (which will be important later), and we’ve discussed the bizarre life and career of James Tiptree, Jr. Today we’ll be hearing an industry professional’s take from author, editor, and feminist Kristine Kathryn Rusch. If you’ve not heard of her, youContinue reading “How Feminists Gaslit Women in the Writing Industry”
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Leigh Brackett’s The Sword of Rhiannon: A Sword & Planet analysis
Leigh Brackett should need no introduction–She was a powerhouse in the industry whose absence is still felt today. Sadly, the world lost her in 1978, but not before she managed to finish the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back, one of the best films of all-time. She was a behemoth on the short story/novelContinue reading “Leigh Brackett’s The Sword of Rhiannon: A Sword & Planet analysis”
Sandman: The Tale of Hob Gadling
Ah, the dawn of the nineties. Beginning of a brand new decade. Life was exciting back then, wasn’t it? No one quite knew what to expect. We seemed to get three mini-eras during that time: Sandman got its start in 1989 right alongside Tim Burton’s Batman, and both had that darker, edgier feel that would later becomeContinue reading “Sandman: The Tale of Hob Gadling”
A Bit About Neil Gaiman
After my Brandon Sanderson article went unexpectedly viral (parabolic compared to my usual traffic here), a few friends asked if I’d be making a similar post about Neil Gaiman. The answer was no. And that’s partly because I don’t typically write about the hot topics currently buzzing on social media, no matter how much trafficContinue reading “A Bit About Neil Gaiman”
The Fascinating Rise and Fall of Brandon Sanderson
There were so many reasons to respect Brandon. This guy managed to: He seemed like a genuinely good guy, a regular dude who had a Cinderella project land on his lap and actually delivered on it, and has become nothing less than a hero in my eyes as a result. And what’s more, he wasContinue reading “The Fascinating Rise and Fall of Brandon Sanderson”
Beyond the Pyramid: Haecceity
We’ve talked about the Pyramid of Abstraction but there’s a much older, yet quite similar concept I’d love to introduce you to called “haecceity”. It’s a philosophical term used to describe the individual uniqueness of someone or something – the properties which make an entity distinct from all other entities. It’s what makes something “this”Continue reading “Beyond the Pyramid: Haecceity”
Q&A & Verisimilitude
I’ve gotten an influx of new followers lately. And with that came a surprising number of questions! I thought I’d share some of the Q&A I’ve recently received so you can get to know me better. Who is Nick Enlowe?: I am an author of high fantasy, dark fairytales, and sword & sorcery (heroic fantasy)Continue reading “Q&A & Verisimilitude”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: The Ende
Darkness. Stillness. Bastian asks, “Why is it so dark?” “In the beginning,” says the Empress, “it is always dark.” BASTIAN’S MUSE A light from the Empress’ hand illuminates their faces. A single glowing grain of sand. This is Bastian’s act of creation, from which will spring forth a wellspring of creativity. She’s here now withContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: The Ende”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Solving the Riddle
The image above represents a powerful moment in my life. And we’ll get there soon enough. “Is it really me?” asks a confused Bastian over the heavy and opened book, battling through waves and waves of cognitive dissonance. “Maybe he doesn’t know what he has to do!” screams Atreyu as the floor of the IvoryContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Solving the Riddle”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 12
Where we ended our recap last time, Atreyu, riding Falkor, had just wished upon the Auryn. “If the Ivory Tower still stands, take us there.” Lo and behold, the power of the Luck Dragon holds once again – Or perhaps it’s the power of the Auryn this time? Maybe a little of both? Either way,Continue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 12”
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