A collection of my blog posts and essays in various categories, from here and around the web, generally focusing on the more in-depth and/or funny bits.
Writing & Worldbuilding
Essays and posts on the craft of writing and SFF.
The Fantasy Language Problem, Part One, and Part Two (Fantasy Faction)
How I Became a Gamer (And a Writer) (Powell’s Books)
So You Want To Have A War (A Dribble of Ink)
Movies
Mostly nit-picking SFF movies in the finest nerd traditions. Spoilers for the movie in question.
Things That Are Wrong With Elysium
The Problem With Godzilla (2014) (SF Signal)
Abridged Script to BLACKHATS (humor)
Doctor Strange and Origin Stories
Why Rogue One Isn’t My Favorite Star Wars
Everyone Who Dropped The Ball in Infinity War
Miniatures
Picture galleries and some process shots from my miniature painting.
Anime
A set of columns I wrote for SF Signal on anime.
Lyrical Nanoha and Gunslinger Girl
Lain, Boogiepop, Paranoia Agent