Purple Prose [03/21/12] 

  • Worse Than a Prologue?

    We’ve all heard that agents and editors don’t like prologues. This is because the majority are nothing but backstory, and most of it is unnecessary to understand the characters and the story. A wise writer will weave the vital information where needed (and avoid the prologue if it's not essential), which heightens the suspense and…

  1. GIVEAWAY!! Zan-Gah by Allan R. Shickman CONTEST CLOSED!
  2. One Child UPDATE!! (With an Update to my Update...)
  3. Interview with author Allan R. Shickman!
  4. Read-A-Thon Wrap Up
  5. Review: Thumbing Through Thoreau — Compiled by Kenny Luck
  6. Shutter Island by Martin Scorsese
  7. Denver Film Festival Review
  8. The Magic Moment
  9. The Beast of Yucca Flats
  10. Suburban Commando (1991)