In the most unlikely event you missed it, here is a link to this afternoon's Dial the Gate discussion of Stargate: Universe season 2, the last season of Stargate...for the time being. With guest star me, and extra special guest star Paul Mullie... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=234Dd0J_HKY Came across THIS article the other day... https://soranews24.com/2022/04/28/pettable-pokemon-transforming-mario-ghost-latte-art-made-by-amazing-japanese-artist【videos】/ Which brought me…
The 7 Stages of Post-Script Completion
Inevitably, whenever I complete a script, there is an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, of pride at the final(ish) product, and relief that the process is finally over (for now). As most writers can attest, from here, it'll be a slow build through various stages of elation as you forward the script to your reps, formulate…
April 28, 2022: First draft complete!
Huzzah! I have completed a rough first draft of my feature script. It's a little hard to believe given that I think I really just started writing it about a week ago. And yet, 100 pages later, I have a first pass on the first film script I've written in - oh - twelve years.…
April 27, 2022: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye... Star Wars: Crimson Reign #4 - cover art by Rahzzah The Aming Spider-Man #1 - cover art by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Thor #23 - cover art by Nic Klein Barbarella #9 - cover art by Carla Cohen Barbarella #9 - cover art by Celina Batman: The Fear State Saga…
April 26, 2022: Work, news of note, and the notoriously elusive Paul Mullie!
Headed into today's zoom pitch like It went well. I think. But, ultimately, the success of a pitch from a technical standpoint bears little relationship to the ultimate outcome. Still, it was good practice to kick off the extended go and pony show, and now I have the rest of the week free and…
April 25, 2022: Baron’s Book Club Blab Blog!
Not a lot of reading today as I've had my hands (and mind) full with this feature script, but I did manage to get through one book! And, fortunately, it was a pretty good one... The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka The swimmers are unknown to each other except through their private routines (slow lane, fast…
April 24, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Earlier this week, Suji attended her first physio session at Four Paws Rehab and Fitness. Our poor gal was actually quite anxious when we rolled in and chatted with the tech, shifting around in her stroller and looking around for the nearest exit. Had she been a little more mobile, she probably would have made…
April 23, 2022: New and Upcoming Movies – Yay or Nay?
Thor: Love and Thunder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Gc0dGo68E&t=1s Thor: Ragnarok is one of my favorite Marvel movies, the perfect blend of action and humor. This one seems to follow in the same tonal footsteps, but I'm not wholly convinced with the "trek to find himself" angle. I mean, he's a god who has presumably been around for 1500…
April 22, 2022: Projects on pace!
I hit the 45 page mark of my feature script today. I have the rest of the story pretty much worked out in my head with the exception of one crucial scene that requires some deft narrative sleight of hand to pull off. The timing and logic have to line up perfectly and, so far,…
Beast Pizza!
Finally, after an almost year-long renovation, one of our favorite neighborhood haunts, Beast, has reopened as Beast Pizza. Akemi, Dr. Blackjack and I wasted no time in checking out the new digs and menu... The menu has shifted to pizza, yes, but also offers a couple of pastas selections in addition to a few side…
April 20, 2022: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Punisher #1 - cover art by Alex Maleev Jennifer Blood #7 - cover art by Lesley "Leirix" Li Catwoman #42 - cover art by Jeff Dekal Flashpoint #1 - cover art by Mitch Gerads Justice League #75 - cover art by Alex Maleev Trial of the…
April 19, 2022: Finally! Progress!
Well, I've finally made some headway on that feature I planned to write...back in 2020. After innumerable non-starts and false starts, I actually sat down and made the magic happen. About 30 pages in and I have a fairly detailed game plan for what lies ahead. The plan is to have a draft ready to…
April 18, 2022: Baron’s Book Club Blab Blog! Four new books reviewed!
A few more new books for your consideration... Two Lumps of Sugar for Mr. Anxiety by Eli Wilde (release date: March 28, 2022) When Jed’s mum dies, his world is turned upside down and his anxiety finds a new source of unease to feed upon. After the funeral, he leaves his job in England to…
April 17, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Our recent outing...
April 16, 2022: Meanwhile on the home front…
My conversation with Akemi today: Me: Batman is a good guy. Akemi: He's a bad guy. Me: No. He's a hero. Akemi: Then why is he called Bad Man? Me: He's not called Bad Man. He's called Batman. He named himself after the bat. Akemi: Say his name. Me: Batman. Not Bad Man. Akemi: Sounds…