In the midst of the festivities surrounding the San Diego Comic Con, they decided to bully the folks who run the Salt Lake City Comic Con by sending them a “Cease and Desist Order”. This is kinda interesting, considering that cons all over the country use Comic Con in their names. You know what this sounds like to me? Sounds like the SLC con is threatening San Diego’s primacy and someone decided to get pissy. From Salt Lake Comic Con... Read more
The past few days, I’ve been in South Bend, Indiana. Many of you asked why. Now, I can tell you. As of August 11th, I’ll be taking a new position at Ave Maria Press as their new Acquisitions Editor. What will I be doing? I’ll be searching, finding, developing and launching new writing talent. Plus, I’ll be working with the amazing group of people that make up the editorial staff at Ave Maria to launch books into the world. What... Read more
In 1996’s Independence Day, President Whitmore, played by Bill Pullman, definitively declared that “the question of whether or not we’re alone in the universe has been answered.” This line was both chilling and gripping because, well, the aliens started blowing stuff up. A few days ago, however, Pullman’s famous cinematic quote was nearly repeated when NASA astronomer Kevin Hand stated, “I think in the next twenty years, we will find out we are not alone in the universe.” As if... Read more
In the beginning, Hollywood created women… as the fainting ingénue in the arms of a mustache twirling villain or the Mata Hari seductress using sexuality as a way to exploit men and gain power. Women were the love interest, the comic relief, the damsel in distress to make the hero look good. Then came the Mrs. Cleaver/ Donna Reed phase of shiny coiffed women in pearls and heels bustling about their perfect homes, cooking dinner and hanging on every word... Read more
Ten months ago I wrote an article about being a “newb” at video games. While my other geek credentials are worthy of praise, I neglected this chapter in the geek pantheon. I have a hundred excuses as to why, but none of them are valid. I was a young single mother. I had a career, a family, a failed marriage just to name a few. I am checking my geek-ego at the door and humbling myself to admit that gaming is... Read more
I’ve never been one to open up about my journey of faith. Notwithstanding the two and a half decades (give or take a few tough years) it would take to recount the lifelong tale, but I’ve always felt that my faith, like so many things in my life was my personal choice – I didn’t feel obligated to kiss and tell about those intimate details of my relationship with God. Navigating the labyrinth of my life and my faith has... Read more
Some say that once you figure out what you truly want to do as a career, you never have to work a day in your life. I’ve never believed that. Don’t get me wrong, I’m convinced there’s immense joy in being paid to do what you truly love. But getting there and – just as crucial – staying there takes the kind of grunt work that will most likely break your back and shatter your soul in the process. At... Read more
So, you like behind-the-scenes special features? Well, here are some you might find interesting… A lot of folks are drawn to the mysterious and magical world of movies… How they’re made… How illusions are created… What stars are really like… The intrigues of the biz… (more…) Read more
Hey Geeks, As you know, The Rogue is going to be present at Salt Lake City Comic Con in a variety of ways. We’ll outline our coverage more extensively in future posts. Plus, it’s rumored that I’ll be participating in some panel discussions to promote 3 Gates of the Dead for Open Road Media. The folks who run the Con had a press conference today to make the following announcements. First, some really cool new guests….. -Simon Helberg plays Howard Wolowitz,... Read more
Earlier this spring, I was out driving aimlessly in the rain, during one of those rare times that I have the car to myself, gallivanting into the unknown down some winding country road with the music too loud and the windows cracked just enough to let the smell of damp earth transport me to a tranquil place. My thoughts, like my driving that day, had no real destination, only a great big world of what-ifs and endless possibilities. Reminiscing over... Read more
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