January 2012
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The Pen is Mightier than the Phone: A Case for... →
This article, I believe, has a great deal of insight regarding writing things via hand through pen and paper versus writing things down on electronic devices, like phones and computers. It covers many of the same reasons why I prefer to write original drafts of stories and poems on a notebook rather than on my computer. “We’re more likely to find an electronic device, open our...
Jan 31st
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“Steal from the best. If you can’t think of a character for a story, think of...”
– Kurt Vonnegut, quoted in the excellent And So It Goes (via austinkleon)
Jan 31st
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Tim Drake -
darkestelemental616: infectedscrew: Every once in awhile I like to remind the world that DC royally destroyed this particular character’s life. In a span of three years (from the age 13 to 17), this is a bulleted list of all that happened to Timothy Jackson Drake: Experienced the death of his mother, role model/idol (Jason Todd). Witnessed the death of his father, mentor/guardian (Bruce...
Jan 30th
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10 Character Notes about MockingbirdVerse!Tim...
At the time of this story, Tim’s about 25-26 years old.  Seven years have passed since the events of “Innocence Lost”. His current day job is as a high school math teacher, focusing on teaching college/AP math courses, like Calculus.  He’s currently in his second year of teaching. Tim’s night job is as the covert commander of the reestablished Secret Six mercenary...
Jan 30th
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Fanfiction: Nobody Matters - Episode 2 - "Saigon...
Title: Nobody Matters - Episode 2 - “Saigon Protocol” Genre: General Rating: PG-13 Fandom: DCU/Kingdom Hearts crossover Pairings: ??? Word Count:  ~2350 Summary:  The rare calm of Gotham City is shattered as the shadows literally rise up to consume it.  In the midst of the ensuing chaos, an alert is broadcast to a select group of individuals.  What is the “SAIGON PROTOCOL” and...
Jan 29th
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Jan 29th
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Jan 28th
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Jan 27th
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Jan 27th
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Jan 27th
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Plot Bunny Tracks: plot ideas to put on the back...
…because I’ve already got enough in progress to worry about, but I need to write it down or else I’ll forget. Batman/Silent Hill crossover Bruce returns from an international trip to find out that some of his “children” are missing.  It started with a simple distress call investigation that Damian, Tim, and Stephanie went to check out in a town called Silent Hill. ...
Jan 26th
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Fanfiction: Birds of a Feather - Part 1
Title:  Birds of a Feather - Part 1 Genre:  Humor Rating: PG Fandom: Batman/Red Robin Pairing: Tim Drake/Tam Fox Summary:  Tam’s been stressed like crazy for finals, so Tim tries to be nice and gets her a present to cheer her up.  Long story short… He fails… Epically… And gets his tail feathers chewed out in the process because of it.  Naturally, he turns to Dick for...
Jan 25th
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Jan 24th
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Fanfiction: Mockingbirds & Butterflies - Chapter 1
Title:  Mockingbirds & Butterflies - Chapter 1 Genre:  General/Drama/Family Rating: PG-13 Fandom: DCU Pairing: ??? Word Count:  5837 Summary:  Seven years have passed since Timothy Drake retired his uniform and left the world of bats and crime-fighting far behind.  It’s taken that long to rebuild his life.  Now, things are finally at a point where he feels comfortable in his own...
Jan 22nd
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Fanfiction: Nobody Matters - Episode 1 - "Not...
Title:  Nobody Matters - Episode 1 - “Not Prepared” Genre:  General Rating: PG-13 Fandom: DCU/Kingdom Hearts crossover Pairing: ??? Word Count:  1569 Summary:  It started in Los Angeles, California.  The Teen Titans, led by Red Robin and Wonder Girl, were summoned to fight a mysterious new alien threat.  However, they were not prepared for what they faced.  No one was… ...
Jan 16th
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Jan 10th
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Writing Update
Original Fiction: With Regret, Without Apology - (short story) completed and currently submitted to Flash Fiction Online for review. Raptors & Steam (working title) - (novel) world-building (creating a steampunk fantasy world where humans live in a world populated by dinosaurs; fleshing out a cast of characters, both human and prehistoric) Lethe’s Favor (working title) - (short story)...
Jan 10th
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New Year's Resolution: Get Published
This year I have a decided to make a New Year’s Resolution. This is the year I am going to work hard to get published. Ultimately, my main goal is to write a full novel and get that published.  However, that is my moon goal. “Always aim for the moon.  Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” -W. Clemant Stone While writing a book will always be in the back of...
Jan 5th
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Jan 3rd
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