To Read, Perchance To Write: Ay, There’s The Rub

A few weeks back, one of my childhood friends sent me a message on Facebook asking for recommendations for fantasy and mystery books for her daughter. I began to reflect on books I’ve read and loved, and began making recommendations off the top of my head.  Most of them were either classics or about fifteen…

I Think We Reached A Save Point…

You’ve just spent the last six hours grinding through a dungeon.  Your potions and magic points are depleted.  You approach the door, your party haggard and tired, all manner of ailment symbols over their heads, your magic completely drained. Through this door is either a ginormous, screen-filling boss with wings, or a save point. Fear…

Some Adventures Are More Fun To Watch Than To Live

Sometimes life happens, and challenges are placed before us.  At these times, we must dig into ourselves and pull from our inner strength.  While this is interesting and engaging in the fictional universe, it can be exhausting in the real, every day world.  It’s fun to escape into the problems of others, even if dark…