Previous | Next Modifiers! They're a lark! The more, the better, right? I'm well and truly known to be overwhelmingly, overpoweringly for every and all types of sentence modifiers, be they adverbs, clauses, or phrases--nothing's as crunchy, as meaningful as a bad guy in a book described as "evilly chewing his lip", say, or a... Continue Reading →
The Unintentionally Helpful Villain Vol. 2, #01: Brother, Brother
This is the Diary of High Imperial Supreme Sourceror, Sheikh, Sovereign, Suzerain and Ship Captain Maus. If lost and found, please return to: The City (capital of The Empire), 0000, Imperial Palace, Seat of the Empire, Throne Room. Any of them is alright, really. Upon return, you shall be rewarded, and promptly murdered for having... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Things I would do if I were a Mercenary Commander! (Fantasy)
Work on my reputation. Mercenaries are, by far and large, despised for their tendency to, er, switch sides at the slightest bit of trouble. But there's good money to be earned when you're known for loyalty, 'specially when you've got the employer to appreciate it. Never leave a job unfinished and a commision incomplete. Staunchness is... Continue Reading →
Reader’s Diary #02: Will Save the Galaxy for Witches Abroad in October
Well, well, have I been a busy bookworm in those short moments of freedom before my last terrible, bad, no-good exam. This week provided gallons in terms of both entertainment and value thanks to two excellent audiobooks -- the first is October, authored by China Mieville. Despite the name, this novel is not the New... Continue Reading →