Recently, I’ve been listening to some Celtic rock and Celtic punk bands. Not because I felt an overwhelming need, a musical itch I had to scratch, much like my recent compulsion to listen to Radiohead’s OK Computer, a compulsion that burned itself out after two days. Rather, it’s for research purposes. Part of “THOD” revolvesContinue reading “On Musical Musings”
Monthly Archives: November 2009
On Conquest in the Patagonia
Ah, Napoleon. My favorite sparring partner. I had never visited the Patagonia, despite the firm knowledge that the Dread Pirate Roberts had once retired there. It seemed an auspicious location for battle, ripe for conquest. Rocky shores, highland lakes, long and flat plateaus. Yes, indeed, this would be the site of my next battle. MyContinue reading “On Conquest in the Patagonia”
On Thanksgiving Day Musings
Last night, I moved a few things on my desk — I was looking for my Age of Empires 3 disc, because I wanted to commit some war crimes — and the rejection letter from Random House for the Merlin novel, and the outline for said novel, were sitting there. It’s a lovely rejection letter.Continue reading “On Thanksgiving Day Musings”
On Holiday Wishes From Atheists
The American Humanist Association is putting up ads on subway trains and buses that wish people a good, but godless, Christmas. This, frankly, is awesome, and I wholeheartedly approve. Which reminds me; this atheist is doing his Christmas cards this weekend…
On Becoming a (Virtual) War Criminal
Two Swiss human rights organizations conducted a study on war video games. Their conclusion? The games allow, even encourage, war crimes. Which makes me… a war criminal?!?
On Momentary Life Lulls
Life’s in a bit of a lull at the moment. This will pass.
On a Three Men Sequel
A sequel to Three Men and a Baby?!? Well, I’d been thinking about one myself, and it turns out there’s one actually in the works…
On Autumn Kiting
A sunny autumn day, the perfect sort of day to go kiting. So I did. 🙂
On LEGO Star Wars: The Novel
On TrekBBS, there’s a discussion asking Star Trek authors if they would like to write Star Wars novels. Said I in reply: I would absolutely write a Star Wars comic or novel. In fact, I know the approach I’d take, and the setting I’d use. It would be mental. Abso-fucking-lutely mental. And hilarious. Did IContinue reading “On LEGO Star Wars: The Novel”
On 2001: A Who Odyssey
Imagine a world where Stanley Kubrick made Doctor Who‘s “The Wheel in Space.” It’s not impossible. Kubrick was seriously impressed with the effects work in “The Daleks’ Master-Plan.” Imagine no more! 2001: A Who Odyssey. The Silver Carrier! The space station! The Tycho Excavation! The weird shit with the hotel room! The Star Child! It’sContinue reading “On 2001: A Who Odyssey”