Time Travel Tropes. Time Travel Tropes. Time Travel Tropes…
(Get it? Stuck in a loop?...) Time travel is a staple of many science fiction stories and rears its head though less frequently in...
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kevinholochwostaut
Apr 23 min
Book Review: God's Demon
The depiction of Hell throughout history has been profoundly influenced by literary figures who have provided descriptions and...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 292 min
Word to The Young
I am not old yet. I am certainly not young anymore either by internet standards. At 45 I am comfortably slightly past the middle point of...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 284 min
Trope: It’s the end of the world as we know it. And I feel fine.
(The title's reference if you've never heard it: REM Music Video.) Until now we have mostly discussed the tropes using fantasy examples,...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 262 min
Let’s talk about pacing…
I want to talk about pacing in books, movies, comics, and just stories in general. I want to explain why books are a much-needed source...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 213 min
Prophecies and legends
The trope of "prophecies and legends of long-gone times" has been a staple in fantasy literature for centuries going back literally to...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 202 min
When the World Says No.
Who are you? Have you ever been pushed hard enough that you know? We don’t really know who we are until the world tells us, “No.” Find...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 192 min
Watchers, Need Readers, Who Need Authors.
In the realm of creativity, writers and readers are integral players, each contributing to the tapestry of storytelling that shapes our...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 182 min
Bad Choices
We like to believe that if we work hard, we do everything as right as we can that life will present us with a series of options, where we...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 171 min
30 seconds.
Thirty seconds at a time you can choose to waste your life, or spend your life in a meaningful pursuit. Americans spend an average of...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 143 min
Trope: The Reluctant Protagonist
In fantasy literature, film, and other media, the reluctant protagonist is a common archetype. This character is often thrust into a...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 122 min
Beyond The Grave
I walked through a store the other day, and I was very confused to see a book on a new release rack by Terry Pratchett. A Stroke of the...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 102 min
We Need You
I am not young, but by most measures I am not yet old. I am in that sweet spot of middle age. I am wiser than those who look up to me,...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 74 min
The Trope of the Hidden Lineage
The trope of the hidden lineage is very common in fantasy novels. I will prove to you with example that there is nothing inherently wrong...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 52 min
Is It Me?
I was reading last night, and I noticed as I approached the 50-page mark or about 1/8 mark that I give to most books that I was not...
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kevinholochwostaut
Mar 22 min
What Is a Lot?
Is a one mile run far? Is writing 10,000 words a lot? Is lifting 400 lbs. strong? Is practicing your Spanish lessons one hour a day...
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kevinholochwostaut
Feb 294 min
Tropes: The Chosen One
"Only you can ..." In the realm of fantasy literature, few tropes are as ubiquitous and polarizing as the "Chosen One." This archetype,...
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