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An Ode to Strong Lady Characters

As I typed away at what is likely the last chapter of Clause for Women, Children and Infirm, I noticed a pattern in all my stories.

John Watson of A Study In Magic started it. It almost happened again with my BBC Sherlock one-shot The Sword of Solomon. Now, I’ll likely do it again with CWCI, reluctant though I am to do the “same old thing”.

I want ladies to be likable and strong. My favorite characters include Princess Kushana, Lady Eboshi, and Nausicaa. Most of them are characters by Hayao Miyazaki. (more…)

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Cultivating A Reading Habit

There are two reasons why I read:

  1. To learn something
  2. Pleasure

These are neither independent nor conflicting goals. I often derive great pleasure in learning, and a lot of pleasure can be had in stories that teach nothing new. Having said that, I have to guard myself against loving the idea of reading more than reading itself.

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By booksofchange, ago

Farewell 2016! Now Some Writing Goals for 2017

2016 is drawing to a close. Though I don’t adhere to the common ritual of setting life goals in the beginning of the calendar year, I do have several goals I want to accomplish in 2017.

Story Writing Goals

I plan to finish writing A Study in Magic: The Application and Clause for Women, Children and Infirm in 2017. CWCI is heading towards its last act, whereas ASIM:TA has just started to pick up the pace. I also have four story ideas I’ve fleshed out plans for, two of which I intend to turn into short stories. (more…)

By booksofchange, ago