Nice Guys Finish Last? Depends on One’s Definition of “Nice”

We have discussed Nice Girls, but what about Nice Guys? The standard response to that is: “Yeah, well, you know where Nice Guys finish – last.” Depending on the definition of “nice” in use, this can be quite true. But as with Nice Girls, Nice Guys do not all follow the perceived pattern of “nice” …

Shakespearean Curses

Darn, they don’t have the insult I have heard repeated all my life. It’s in Julius Caesar*, for the curious: the speech Marullus gives in Act I, Scene I. The Bard didn’t mince words, and the article below lists some of his best insults. Next time you feel the need to cut loose, you might …

Blade of the Stars

Whoa! Take a look at this fantastic piece of art, readers! This is amazing! If you are interested in the smith’s other work, then follow the link here to his website. The young man is truly talented and has a variety of blades available for purchase. As the article below explains, the knife that is …

Reposted: Business Musings: Let’s Talk Real Business, Shall We?

A fascinating piece from Kristine Katheryn Rusch, readers! Business Musings: Let’s Talk Real Business, Shall We? Two weeks ago, I posted about agenting changes, and linked to a Hollywood Reporter piece about the new writer/agent relationship. Many of you had sent me that piece, because it is shocking in its happy talk about what is, …

Newly Beatified

Click the link to learn more, readers, but be aware: the reading is not for the faint of heart:   Meet the 10 Newest Blesseds of the Catholic Church “May their example of faith to Christ help us all, especially Christians who are persecuted in various parts of the world, to bear witness to the …

Saturn’s Storm

This is so cool! Follow the link to learn more, readers: The Dragon Storm Photojournal: PIA06197 Published: February 24, 2005 A large, bright and complex convective storm that appeared in Saturn's southern hemisphere in mid-September 2004 was the key in solving a long-standing mystery about the ringed planet. Saturn's atmosphere and its rings are shown …

Nice Girls – Are They More or Less Difficult to Write than Bad Girls?

“Playing good girls in the ‘30s was difficult, when the fad was to play bad girls. Actually I think playing bad girls is a bore; I have always had more luck with good girl roles because they require more from an actress.” Olivia De Havilland via BrainyQuote.com Olivia De Haviland as Melanie Hamilton in Gone …

Royal Jewelry

Check it out, readers! The moving story of Marie Antoinette’s bracelet Marzena Devoud - published on 10/26/21 It is thanks to this bracelet, decorated with cameo profiles of Roman emperors and enhanced with rubies, that the house of Mellerio became the favorite jeweler of the royalty. Spending a few moments in the archives of the …

The First Code-Talkers in American History

Follow the link to learn more, readers: America’s First Code Talkers Were Choctaw Soldiers During WWI Dec 1, 2021 Jesse, Guest Author To keep their plans a secret from the enemy during the fighting in WWII, the US famously employed Native American code talkers who communicated in their native languages. However, WWII was not the …

Reposted: How to Structure Stories With Multiple Main Characters?

Take a look at this piece by K.M. Weiland, readers! How to Structure Stories With Multiple Main Characters? One of the most common questions I’m asked is how to structure stories with multiple main characters. If you have two (or more) characters who are equally important to the story and receive equal POV time, how …