The Prologue Let me share with you a perfect summer memory, made all the sweeter by the fact that it was, in fact, not perfect. It was the end of the school year, but not just the year. High school was over. My friends and I had tossed our hats into the air, and then … Continue reading Kingdom Hearts III: A Writer’s Take
Sometimes, I think I relate a little too much to the theme of Disney's Zootopia. The song, performed by Shakira, is called "Try Everything." I think it's a great song, kind of the peppiest fight song you can imagine. If you don't know the song, here are a few of the lyrics to give you a … Continue reading Try Everything
In The Four Loves, published nearly sixty years ago, C.S. Lewis declared a truth that still echoes in today’s blogs, fathomless Tumblr posts, and buried Twitter threads: “We are born helpless. As soon as we are fully conscious we discover loneliness.” We’re all too familiar with unanswered texts and the silent hallways of life. We … Continue reading Leaving the Friendzone
I like to talk about video games as a writer because they are such an interesting storytelling form. They have their own rules and limitations. They’re also very expensive stories that depend on technology, and the choices made in creating them are often fascinating. And sometimes they can teach writers a thing or two about … Continue reading The Story Continues: FFXV Episode Ignis
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and in the spirit of celebrating, I decided to join in on Susanna Leonard Hill’s Valentiny Writing Contest. The prompt asks writers to tell a hopeful Valentine story for kids either in poetry or prose in 214 words or less. I thought I'd try my hand with some rhyming couplets--hope you enjoy … Continue reading Special Delivery
Autumn again. Slanting afternoon light and apple cider crispness. Leaves beginning to burn. Wood smoke in the air. It seems as if I’m just looking up from my desk and realizing that the season has changed outside. Suddenly, I’m thinking of wrapping a sweater around my shoulders. Suddenly, I’m noticing the long twilight at … Continue reading Autumn Again
Maybe it's just the phase of life I'm in right now, and maybe it's because a dear friend just recently moved to another state, but change has been on my mind. At first blush, I'm not one to enjoy change, but it's really not a bad thing. Not when I think about it. Change changes … Continue reading Change Changes Us
Before I get too far into this post, I must do the decent thing and let you know that there will be spoilers. So if that kind of thing really burns your bacon, read no further. If you don’t mind, or you’ve already played it, carry on. FFXV has drifted through my consciousness for years … Continue reading Final Fantasy XV: What Was Lovely and What I Would Have Done Differently
Of course, as soon as I say that I’m going to update my blog regularly, my life shifts to make that very thing almost impossible. So, apologies for that. But now...now, I’ll be better! (here’s hoping) For the past two months, I’ve been working as a volunteer staff member at a guesthouse and conference … Continue reading “The Election’s Over, Now What?” Or, “Don’t Worry, This Post Isn’t As Political As You Might Think”
There’s nothing quite like a comic convention. The nearly constant buzz of conversation, occasional shouts and frequent squeaks as people recognize their favorite characters walking around outside of their stories. I’ve just gotten back from Nan Desu Kan, one of the Midwest’s biggest anime conventions, and as usual, it was an adventure. I have … Continue reading Convention(al) Adventures
Ariane Peveto 