Month: August 2019

Friday (Movie) Review: Into the Spider-Verse

~ M.A. Kropp

This is an animated addition to the Spiderman universe. In this version, teenage Miles Morales is given the Spiderman powers. He is then aided in growing into his role as a Spiderman by several alternate reality Spidermen, and battle supervillians in order to save all the realities.Sounds confusing, yes? And on paper, I suppose it … Continue reading Friday (Movie) Review: Into the Spider-Verse

We Interrupt Your Usual Blog Post Schedule

~ M.A. Kropp

For a quick edition of "How To Never Get Published, Ever" Go here. Read this. I'll wait.Most Idiotic Idea EverIs it just me, or is this guy out of his ever-lovin' mind?? Does he really think any agent anywhere is going to bite on this? I mean, he's gonna get remembered, for sure. Remembered as … Continue reading We Interrupt Your Usual Blog Post Schedule

Wednesday on Writing: And What About Those Other Guys?

~ M.A. Kropp

Ah, writers. We are a tortured lot, are we not? We love to twist our brains and emotions into knots of self-doubt and fear. Nowhere is this more obvious as when we are comparing ourselves to other writers. Most of what follows is aimed at independently published writers. Traditional has its bugs, too, but I … Continue reading Wednesday on Writing: And What About Those Other Guys?

Friday Review: A Shadow in Summer (Long Price Quartet #1) by Daniel Abraham

~ M.A. Kropp

A Shadow in Summer by Daniel AbrahamMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThis is not your typical fantasy. There is no dark evil to be fought and defeated. There is only one mythical element. The good guys are competent and complex for the most part. You won't find the poor commoner who suddenly finds out he … Continue reading Friday Review: A Shadow in Summer (Long Price Quartet #1) by Daniel Abraham

Wednesday on Writing: Worldbuilding- Plan It All or Let It Grow On Its Own

~ M.A. Kropp

Worldbuilding is a big topic in science fiction and fantasy. Not that it isn't important in other genres, because of course it is, but in sf/f, it is one of the bigger components of many stories. After all, we are often conceiving either worlds that never existed or haven't yet come to be. We are … Continue reading Wednesday on Writing: Worldbuilding- Plan It All or Let It Grow On Its Own

Friday Review: 99% True by Paul McGowan

~ M.A. Kropp

99% True: Almost a National Bestseller by Paul McGowan My rating: 2 of 5 stars Paul McGowan is the CEO of PS Audio, designers of high end audio equipment. He also has a podcast, newsletter, and YouTube channel. It was the latter that introduced me to McGowan. He posts a video everyday where he answers … Continue reading Friday Review: 99% True by Paul McGowan

Wednesday on Writing: So, What Am I Doing Lately?

~ M.A. Kropp

I have been using these Wednesday posts to talk about some aspects of writing. Sometimes craft, sometimes publishing, sometimes other things. Always just my opinion and/or experience. I thought I would do something a little bit different today and give you a quick update on what has been on my writing schedule lately. Main Work in Progress: … Continue reading Wednesday on Writing: So, What Am I Doing Lately?