Shining Moments
We all have them, and we don’t stop and reflect on them nearly enough: those moments in life when you realize, “Whoa! I just received a treasure of an experience . . . I was just granted the gift of … Continue reading
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Day 7 of STAR SHARD WEEK: Into the World
I know, I’m playing fast and loose with the term “week” — but we have here a week of posts related to The Star Shard, do we not? Be sure not to miss Day 7 of STAR SHARD WEEK on … Continue reading
STAR SHARD WEEK, Day 2: Names and Pronunciation
Naming things, places, and people is one of my favorite aspects of writing a story. Names are inherently powerful. Whether we like it or not, our names help to shape who we are, and in fiction, a well-chosen name goes … Continue reading
Welcome to THE STAR SHARD WEEK!
Put on your party hats and blow your party horns — it’s STAR SHARD WEEK! Credit for this idea goes to Emily Fiegenschuh, the artist who illustrated “The Star Shard” in its original form in Cricket Magazine. This week on … Continue reading
Gallery of Wonders (Brought to You by “The Die-Hard Star-Shard Fan Club”)
There’s very little I have to say in this posting. A picture, it is said, is worth a thousand words. One might also say that a poem is worth a thousand pictures. If that’s true, then you’re getting a 1,007,000-word … Continue reading
Jan Retro
No, that’s not a fictional character. It’s short for “January Retrospective.” What a month January was! Part 8 of “The Star Shard” is on stands now (the February issue of Cricket), and Emily Fiegenschuh’s illustrations just get better and better. … Continue reading
It’s Away!
Heh, heh — they’re actually maneki neko, which means “inviting cats.” But I couldn’t resist pointing out the similarity to a certain mighty landmark in Middle-earth. I’ve never seen maneki neko in a paired set like this before. Maybe as … Continue reading
Encouragement
Yes, it’s a lame title, I know. But good titles are hard to come up with, aren’t they? Just a little while ago I was complaining to a friend about the trouble I’ve had finding a title for one of … Continue reading
Perspectives and Punctuations
“So what I said was true,” says Obi-Wan to Luke, “from a certain point of view.” A friend of mine is making a whole bunch of hats to sell. She has her sewing machine humming away, and every day she … Continue reading