Four years ago, I made a video about the one thing every good writer needs to create their own superhero universe. I was watching many of my favorite comic book characters become shells of their former selves. Characters that had once been larger-than-life heroes were being stripped of the things that made them great. The... Continue Reading →
Spider-Man, Sacrifice, and the Meaning of Responsibility There is a common trope in superhero fiction, and in heroic fiction in general, where the main character believes they have to face the world on their own. They become the lone wolf. The solitary hero who keeps everyone at arm's length, both physically and emotionally. They carry... Continue Reading →
The Amazon Top 10 "Superhero" list is a mess. It’s time to clean it out. I took a look at the rankings today, March 14, and if you’re looking for a true superhero story—the kind built on inescapable obligation and the clear-cut battle between Good and Evil—you won’t find it there. What you’ll find is... Continue Reading →
The Doctrine of Superhero Fiction Most people think superhero stories are about costumes, flying, or cool powers. They aren't. Those things are just the "decorations." True superhero fiction is actually about obligation. It is the story of people who have a job they can never quit, and a burden they can never put down. If... Continue Reading →
Behold, brave writers! As the shadows of October loom closer and Halloween creeps up on us, there’s only one thing on my mind…VILLAINS! And not just any villains, but the kind of bone-rattling, heart-stopping baddies that make our mighty heroes sweat bullets. Because let’s be honest, the stronger the hero, the meaner the menace they... Continue Reading →
January is finally over, so let’s take a moment to reflect on how things went. I had a plan. Starting on January 6th, I was going to write a chapter a day—Monday through Friday, with Saturday as a catch-up day if I needed it. You know the saying, "If you want to make God laugh,... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! As we kick off this fresh chapter, I’m determined to make the most of every single day. On January 1st, I dove headfirst into writing the fifth book in my EVOREALM series. The first three books laid the foundation for the series, and the fourth served as a sort of Book 1.5.... Continue Reading →
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for my book DEADLOCK. When I was growing up reading comics, you could always tell who the good guys were and who the bad guys were. Sure, there were a few antiheroes running around, but for the most part, there was never any doubt. When I started writing my superhero fiction series,... Continue Reading →
To say I like to go against the grain is quite an understatement. I actively look for ways to be different from everyone else. Mostly to my detriment. I have sabotaged myself so many times, it’s embarrassing to think about. Yet looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. The mistakes I’ve made have helped forge... Continue Reading →
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