No. Not Christmas. Star Wars: The Last Jedi So, as we close in on a month to go, I've made my final predictions. Okay - maybe not my final predictions, but my almost final predictions. And I've made a bingo card as a crazy method of scorekeeping. Are you ready? Here it is: Yes, it's … Continue reading 34 days…not that I’m counting
TFA a rehash of ANH? Or is it?
A constant criticism I hear of The Force Awakens is that it is a "rehash" or a remake A New Hope. This is a tricky one for me. I can see where they are coming from. There are definitely some familiar beats. Desert planet, evil empire, unawakened Force user, dashing pilot, and a major super-weapon (that … Continue reading TFA a rehash of ANH? Or is it?
What’s permissible?
Seriously, what's permissible in fiction writing? I want to take up the NaNoWriMo challenge this year. Sounds good, right? Pick up the old laptop and start banging out a plot from which to write when November rolls around. But.... I'm frozen. What if what I come with something that is "wrong?" Am I being sexist, … Continue reading What’s permissible?
Trust, Bonds, and Matters of the Heart
I’ve read that Kylo (Ben) is plagued by feelings of abandonment by his family. According to Bloodline, Ben did not know that his grandfather was Darth Vader, and he likely found out the truth from someone else. So, let’s take a closer look at his family. Leia says to Han that Snoke has been fighting … Continue reading Trust, Bonds, and Matters of the Heart
What can it all mean?
I have a The Force Awakens poster in my office. (I'm an academic - loosely speaking - so my office can reflect my fandoms, not my politics, but definitely my fandoms.) I'm sure you're familiar with it, but here it is as a refresher: I noticed a few things as I was staring at it, but … Continue reading What can it all mean?
Ren and Redemption
You've already seen it; you likely thought to yourself as it was happening the first time: This is not going to go well. Kylo Ren faced his father on a narrow bridge, miles from the bottom of a pit with no handrails. You can admit it - the dread was gnawing at your stomach and … Continue reading Ren and Redemption
Tense and Person.
I need to preface this post by saying that I'm simply kvetching about a personal pet peeve of mine. Please take it as such. So...on to the post! Y'all. What is going on? Why are authors writing their novels in the present tense? I've seen it in self-published novels, in fanfiction, and in works published by … Continue reading Tense and Person.
In Defense of FanFiction
So, in various corners of the interwebs there reside reams of derisive references to fanfiction. What the hell is wrong with fanfiction? Can you imagine learning how to compose your own music without first studying those who composed before you? Learning to paint without studying the masters? What's so wrong with taking already developed characters … Continue reading In Defense of FanFiction
“The focus of the story….”
"The story that we really care about, the focus of the story which is Rey and Ren." J.J. Abrams. *Record scratch. Say what now? The focus of the story is Rey and Ren? That's what the director of The Force Awakens said in his director's commentary. It's worth noting that he said the first bit … Continue reading “The focus of the story….”
I don’t like Kylo Ren….
So, I've completely immersed myself in Star Wars podcasts from the likes of The Star Wars Connection, the Knights of Rant, and Scavenger's Hoard. And since I don't like the word obsession, we're going to call all this research. Research for what? I have no idea. But I do know that I'm loving all the … Continue reading I don’t like Kylo Ren….
