Tag: Reviews
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On Writing & Storytelling: Chapter 17, Scene Four as Reviewed by Microsoft’s Copilot AI Chatbot
Author’s Note: About This Review One of the things I appreciate about Microsoft’s Copilot AI is that I can use it as a Gamma Reader of sorts to help me evaluate my writing, especially where my novel is concerned. I have a Beta Reader, Denise Longrie, and I also share new content with my friend…
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Musings & Thoughts for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, or: The Highs and Lows of a First-Time Novelist’s Existence
The writer updates readers about the weather and progress on the novel. Despite personal worries, a productive day led to a completed scene expanding on the previous one. The writer also mentions the challenges of rural life and the focus of the blog on the novel, explaining the decline in readership. Despite concerns, the blog…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, December 19, 2023, or: A Quick Update from a Florida ‘Ex-Pat’ in New England
Late Morning, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Madison, New Hampshire Good morning, folks. As I begin this post, it’s late morning in New Hampshire. It’s a beautiful day so far; the rain that has been soaking this part of the state has cleared off, at least for now, and the sky is clear, at least over…
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Musings & Thoughts for Friday, September 8, 2023, or, Summer Still Simmers on ‘Star Trek Day’ – and ‘Reunion’ Gets a Trailer AND a Review!
Late Morning, Friday, September 8, 2023, Lithia, Florida Hi, everyone. Well, here we are on Friday, September 8, 2023, the last day of a holiday-abridged workweek and also the first week of both September and meteorological fall. Because of Labor Day, I still feel like this Friday feels more like a Thursday, and, as Arthur…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Getting Over the Fear of Starting is Not Easy, but it is Necessary
“The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.” ― Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings I have a confession to make. Every time I embark on a new writing project that’s more substantial than a blog post, I feel both excitement and…
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Musings & Thoughts for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, or: Some (Superficial) Observations About ‘Operation Downfall’ and a Brief Life Update
Hi, there, Dear Reader. It’s early afternoon here in Lithia, Florida, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Although the cold snap that has held the Tampa Bay area in a vise grip throughout the long Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend is easing off and the temperature is 70°F/21°C, I am still having trouble coping with…
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‘Star Wars’ Collectibles & Toys Review: Star Wars The Black Series George Lucas (in Stormtrooper Disguise) 6-Inch-Scale Collectible Action Figure
“The Maker” Gets a Tribute Figure! The 6-inch-scale Black Series figure is detailed to look like George Lucas if he was wearing a Stormtrooper Disguise, featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation. – Hasbro’s product description in the George Lucas (in Stormtrooper Disguise) page on Hasbro.com On June 28, 2022 (45 years after the…
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‘Star Wars’ Collectibles & Toys Review: Star Wars The Black Series Figrin D’an Toy 6-Inch-Scale Collectible Action Figure
“Fiery” Figrin D’an On July 16, 2022, Pawtucket (Rhode Island) based Hasbro released Figrin D’an, a 6-inch scale action figure of the bandleader and kloo horn player who “fronts” Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, aka “the Cantina Band” seen in 1977’s Star Wars,[1] as part of the Summer 2022 wave in its ongoing Star…
A Certain Point of View, Too 