Heroism and Vulnerability – A Reflection in the Garden

Independent author C. Chancy*, who also goes by Crossover Queen due to her penchant for blending two or more franchises together in her fan fiction stories, had an interesting post up on her site not too long ago. The main topic was threat perception. It explains that what the hero considers a threat differs from …

Reposted: Anti

I hate writer's brain cramp. It makes getting posts written a real pain. My Writerly Sound Bites series is on hiatus once again this week, readers, due to other pressing work. Hopefully I will be back soon - I do have plans for more pieces on this subject. Unfortunately, this week and possibly the next …

Thoughts from Professor Geek

The good Professor has some interesting videos up on his channel, readers. The three linked below are just a sampling of his “Heroic Inspiration” series. Excerpts from a book he is presently reworking, they are encouraging short videos that will edify as well as entertain. Don’t take my word for it, though – listen to …

Bulletin: On the Radio with SuperversiveSF!

On February 7th this author joined Ben Wheeler and Anthony Marchetta on the SuperversiveSF Sunday Livestream to talk about the latest chapter of My Hero Academia*. There were some connection issues, so I didn’t technically appear in the stream until the 20:37 mark. For some reason my connection decided to play games and I had …

Review: Heroes Unleashed: Heroes Fall by Morgon Newquist

Here we have another fiction review – one for the first book in a series and a shared universe. Along with several other writers, author Morgon Newquist is working to bring you a fully developed world of superhero fun. The opening entry in this universe, Heroes Unleashed: Heroes Fall,* was written by Mrs. Newquist herself. …

“Now It’s My Turn….”

I have written more than once about My Hero Academia’s “Hero Too,” a song performed by Chrissy Costanza for the anime. This is because the lyrics have a great deal to offer listeners, particularly writers. Reflecting on this song provides those who hear it with a greater appreciation for heroism – not just the extraordinary …

A Review of the Heroine Archetype

It is almost impossible these days to avoid discussing the presentation of heroines in modern fiction. Many common misunderstandings of this archetype populate present stories, giving aspiring writers headaches as they try to figure out what they should do with the female characters in their tales. Should their heroine be better than the man in …

“Blessed Are the Merciful, for They Shall Obtain Mercy”

Heroism often flowers in the most horrible situations and places. The story of Teresio Olivelli is one of the more recent reminders of this truth. Despite straying into the darkness of Fascism and Nazism, Teresio quickly abandoned both ideologies when their true aims became apparent. He began working against both the German Nazis and the …

“These are the Tools…”

“…I am the weapon.” This pearl of wisdom has been proven true time and again, with the most recent case occurring in Afghanistan. In 2016 Sergeant Dipprasad Pun, of the 1st Battalion the Royal Gurkha Rifles, was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for killing thirty Taliban fighters with various weapons he had to hand. Outnumbered …

Good vs. Evil – How The Lion Guard Succeeded So Well with Viewers of All Ages

Some time ago Alex Stump, a writer over at the Castalia House blog, posted an interesting article focusing on the series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Personally, since the art for this show does not appeal to me, neither does the series. But Alex enjoys it, and I benefited from his post, since it …