9 story-building tips for writing time travel stories
Marty McFly’s Second Chance
In one week, Marty McFly is going to visit from 1985. Hill Valley, wherever it is, will get a quick touch-down from him and the Doc. They'll snag a sports almanac, and -- whoosh -- they'll be off again. The last chapter (chronologically) in the trilogy will be finished. That's a rather melancholy thought until... Continue Reading →
Best Books 2015
Whenever I read a book that I fall in love with, it becomes my goal to pass it along. I look for just one person in my life who enjoys that type of book, and I insist that he/she read it. If that person loves it to, it becomes a shared experience that makes me... Continue Reading →
Why Doc Brown killed Jennifer
Before I start ranting, let me say that I consider "Back to the Future" a nearly perfect movie, and the entire series gets an "A" from me. But then, I'm a sucker for time-travel stories. I don't even mind the number of times that Doc killed Jennifer. The crux of a good time-travel piece is... Continue Reading →