Starlog

  • Learning to Draw Manga #4 – Your own Character (Partial Fail)

    This week, my son was experimenting with the dreaded 3/4 view, and started making his own characters. He came up with a few really nice ones, so  I decided to give it a try myself. Partial Fail.  I’ve never been good at forming something in my head.  Dude kept saying “What are you trying to… Read more

  • A Review of “A Touch of Greek” by Tina Folsom

    Okay, honestly, this is the type of book that I normally wouldn’t admit to reading. I’m not really even sure why I picked it up.  I was looking for something “light” to read and something brought this to my attention, so here we are.  Ugh… I’m embarrassed to say that I really enjoyed “A Touch… Read more

  • Rule #7 of 32 Simple Rules to the Writing the Best Novel Ever

    I’m dissecting the article Hunting Down the Pleonasm, by Allen Guthrie, using it as a cattle prod to search for little nasties in my manuscript.  Yep, you can join in the fun, too.  Let’s take a looksee at topic #7 7: If you find you’ve said the same thing more than once, choose the best and… Read more

  • Write a Story with Me # 48 with Sharon Manship

    Write a Story with Me is a group endeavor just for the fun of it.  A different writer adds a new 250 words each week.  It is the ultimate Flash Fiction Challenge! If you’d like to sign up, come on over.  There’s always room for more! Here’s this week’s excerpt.  We hope you enjoy! 48… Read more

  • Learning to draw Manga #3 Front View Boy

    This week my son and I tackled the front view boy.  I figured I’d show you the step by step process to show you how easy it is. First, start with a circle. Cut it into four equal parts and then cut the lower half into four equally spaced sections.  I go freehand.  Dude likes… Read more

  • Free Fridays! The Little Blue Lady from Mars considers “Rise of the Magi”

    You really need to be on your best behavior today. Promise me! . I’m always on my best behavior. . Well, what I mean is be nice, and no blowing anything up.  We want to make her feel at home. Why? What’s so special about this chic? You don’t understand!  This is Jocelyn Adams.  She’s… Read more