Distractions of Grandeur

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fantasy books reviews	The Hero's Lot review Aug. 19, 2014 \| Comments This sequel exceeds its predecessor on many counts. Yet overall structural weaknesses rob it from inspiring the tight dramatic tension the author so clearly wants to communicate.
scrimshaw scrimshaw	New Digs Aug. 14, 2014 \| Comments A soldier adjusts to his new surroundings. Written in high school as a descriptive doodle.
supernatural books reviews	Beautiful Broken Wings Aug. 12, 2014 \| Comments After the pleasant surprise I enjoyed reading Angel Eyes, I hoped the sequel would at least be as good. Author Shannon Dittemore met my higher expectations in spades.
science fiction Resurrection movies television	Babylon 5 on the Big Screen & More Genre News Aug. 09, 2014 \| Comments Look what popped into my Twitter feed this week: "CONFIRMED by @straczynski - He's writing a Babylon 5 feature film in 2015."
fantasy scrimshaw	Kappa's Bond Aug. 07, 2014 \| Comments Priscilla couldn't count past the number 20. Fortunately, no one at the temple cared.
science fiction books reviews	A Canticle For Leibowitz: a Transcendent Distopia Aug. 05, 2014 \| Comments This book inhabits the intersection of science fiction and Christianity, and it certainly hugs that line with an unflinching dedication to the best of both traditions.
fantasy music theatre movies	Into the Woods Trailer Aug. 02, 2014 \| Comments Disney is releasing a major motion picture version of Into the Woods this Christmas. This week the first teaser trailer was released, and while I've followed the news about this film, it certainly surprised me in a big way.
poetry scrimshaw	Street Artist Jul. 31, 2014 \| Comments A revised version of a poem I wrote back in high school.
supernatural books reviews	Soul's Gate review Jul. 29, 2014 \| Comments Suspenseful and meaningful, this story portrays real characters facing spiritual challenges with resolve and occasional beauty. However, it stumbles in the delivery, and a problematic premise robbed me of any real joy.
movies	Mocap, Makeup, and Masks Jul. 26, 2014 \| Comments Further thoughts on motion capture and why it's silly that the Oscars have consistently denied that Andy Serkis's special skills rank as acting.