An author once told me to forget about art. "Publishing is a business," he said, "and you have to write what sells. If you’re lucky, art comes later." I sincerely tried to take this advice to heart. But as I went about dealing with publishers, I was appalled by their suggestions. “You have to make... Continue Reading →
George R.R. Martin’s "A Game of Thrones" —My Thoughts
Plot: George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones involves a dizzying cast of characters in a world that can best be summed up as “north” and “south”. On this extremely similar to medieval North Europe/United Kingdom type world (with some Hun-occupied Russian steppes thrown in for good measure), it can be winter for years or... Continue Reading →