Words from Professor Geek

Yes, he is at it again, readers. Check out these intriguing videos from the Professor of Geekdom himself. There will not be a quiz later – not from him or me, at least. Life may have a curve ball or two to throw everyone’s way soon enough. In which case, you may find his points…

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: Hollow City: A Superhero Vigilante Thriller by Kai Wai Cheah

There is a reason this writer occasionally cites Mr. Cheah’s articles for her Vocational Vivications, readers. Aside from the enormously helpful insights he offers in his posts, he is a darn good writer. Hollow City, the first novel in Mr. Cheah’s branch of the Heroes Unleashed universe created by Silver Empire Publishing, is one of…

Reposted: Heroes are Better than Villains

Take a look at this interesting piece from Rawle Nyanzi, readers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6YsDwg0HiY Heroes are Better than Villains Villains are considered more interesting than heroes because materialism dominates modern thinking. Under materialism, the only way to challenge a protagonist is to threaten his physical well-being, his personal desires, or his social standing. Fantastical stories are full of…

Reposted: Superheroes in A Post-Modern Age

Check out this great piece by author Kai Wai Cheap, readers! Superheroes in A Post-Modern Age What is a superhero? A hero with superpowers. What is a hero? That is a question the genre is struggling with today. To be a hero is to protect the innocent, uphold moral norms, and preserve society, even if it…

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…

Christian Superheroes

An interesting view, readers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrkaDeUEh1o&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1Ytz57uZ-Pxe9p65P-wf1TEb76xWL8jTvikQfBTtTEgYbG6aRYrXFUluQ

Reflections on the Modern View of Villains

From Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda.* Although the above quote appears clever and wise, it is in fact circuitous and facile. This does not make it wrong, necessarily, but it does avoid the meaning of the proverb it seeks to replace. While it can be beneficial to approach a delicate point obliquely, it is quite another matter…

Dragons, Superheroes, and Star Wars – Oh, My!

Have you ever imagined what your favorite characters from one fictional universe would look like and/or how they would behave in a different one? What if they were something other than human? Admittedly, that last one did not occur to this author at all. Human beings are much too interesting for her to want to…