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From the Nintendojo Review Vault: Infinite Space

Infinite Space is a Japanese-developed space RPG for Nintendo DS that originally hit stores back in 2010. I originally wrote this review for Nintendojo. It is probably the closest thing I’ve ever played on a handheld system that approaches a science fiction novel. (On a console, that award probably goes to the…

Mumbling Mommy: Being the Only One of Your Gender in the Family

I’ve written a post on the upside of being the only one of one’s gender in a family of another gender. You can find the piece here.

Nintendojo: With Nintendo Switch, Are RPGs Back on a Nintendo Console?

Nintendo has pulled back the curtain on the forthcoming Nintendo Switch, including some games. I’ve profiled the RPG scene over at Nintendojo.

I Think Rogue One is an Average Star Wars Movie. I’m Okay With That.

When you’re trying to live up to a legendary franchise, being merely competent has its virtues.

How My Day Job Makes Me a Better Writer

Some writers wish that writing was their full-time job. Why I think that not being the case has some advantages.

From the Nintendojo Vault: It’s in the Games

A throwback piece on the one thing that matters in a console.

Enclave Publishing: Hard Versus Soft Science Fiction

It’s been a busy week on the writing front! My piece on “hard” versus “soft” sci-fi is live over on Enclave’s website.

Speculative Faith: What Does God Need With a Starship?

I wrote a piece for the website Speculative Faith offering some thoughts on the relationship between science fiction and religion. You can fine the post right here.

Nintendojo: My Baten Kaitos Interquel

I’ve got a new piece up on Nintendojo — an outline of fanfiction from a GameCube franchise that never turned into a novel. You can find it right here.

Star Trek at 50: My Top 10 Favorite Franchise Moments

One fan’s list of favorites.

From the Mumbling Mommy Op-Ed Vault: On Studio Ghibli

A throwback piece on an iconic Japanese film studio.

Nintendojo: Pokémon STOP

Pokémon Go is a certifiable hit, millions strong. I took a look at when a person might want to put the brakes on the game. You can read it here:

A Free Short Story: Polly Shoots Laser Beams

I wrote a piece for a magazine but it didn’t get accepted. My loss is your gain.

The Races of Star Trek: Vulcans and Klingons

I’ve had a lot to say about Star Trek today. In addition to my throwback post on the Star Trek novel The Shocks of Adversity, I’ve also penned a piece on Vulcans and Klingons for Enclave Publishing, which you can read about here.

From the Amazon Review Vault: Star Trek: The Shocks of Adversity

A review of a new book in an old series.

Mumbling Mommy: Divorce is Scary

I wrote a piece for Mumbling Mommy on divorce … and why I think fearing it a little is healthy. You can find the entire post here.

The Big Faceless Evil

A discussion about massive bad guys.

Nintendojo: Resuming the Hunt

Six years ago, I took a spin with Wii’s Monster Hunter Tri… and it was so good I quit playing it. Earlier this year I stepped back into those waters, and I’ve chronicled those experiences right here.

Novel Rocket: From Hobby to Novel

Thinking about trying to turn your hobby writing into published work? I break it down in a guest post over at Novel Rocket.

Nintendojo — From the Archives: Xenoblade vs. Skyrim

Nintendojo resurrected an old piece I wrote on two of the great RPGs of the last console generation. You can read it here.