Roundtable 

Just as important as making a great protagonist is a memorable antagonist. However, sometimes the antagonist can become the main character that drowns out the hero. The Dark Knight is a great example of this.

Is Ivanhoe accurate? It's complicated.

In the last few years, Vikings have become the hottest medieval trend in pop culture. Live-action TV shows, films, books, games, and even documentaries on the fierce blond-haired northmen are everywhere. This article dives into why, and if they are worth all the hype.

Inspiring vs trashy writing.

It seems like the more technologically advanced the world has become, the harder and harder it is for Hollywood to deliver good films.

Although most writers try to avoid stereotypes, clichés, and cheesy moments, they inalterably happen all the time. I am constantly learning while writing my own books, that it takes an impartial observer to point things out.

My honest opinion on Star Wars

Lord of the Rings is perhaps the most beloved fiction of the Twentieth Century, and even today is considered by most the king of high fantasy. Yet perhaps the biggest bridge plot of one particular family is overlooked.

What makes a good children's book stand out above others?

One of the hardest things for a writer to do is to end a project or let go of a story, but sometimes it is necessary.