Author: John Wick


  • A Perfect Film

    The last line always makes me catch my breath, always puts a knot in my throat, always brings a little tear to me eye. From the first moment I saw it, no other words in any language could express love better. I think The Princess Bride may be a Perfect Film. (Which, is to say,…

  • Someone on my friends list put up a post that asked an honest question. “Why do people make fun of my religion?” I think the post was inspired by the various “Happy Zombie Jesus Day!” declarations. Well, since she asked, I replied. I told her exactly why I thought her chosen religion was dangerous, contradictory,…

  • Almost everyone who’s read it says Raymond K. Hessel is their favorite chapter. “Raymond! What. Did. You. Want. To. Be?” While I love that chapter–it kicked my ass into gear and started my novel–it wasn’t my favorite. Tthis one was my favorite. I read it over and over again, mesmerized by the language, stunned by…

  • (paraphrased from an original by amanofhats ) Hillary says: “I think given all we have heard and seen, [Wright] would not have been my pastor.” John says: “I think given all we have heard and seen, Bill would not have been my husband.”

  • Inspired by an off-hand comment in another journal, I put some serious thought to why I really don’t like alignment in any iteration of D&D. What I came across was one snippy comment and a well-thought out critique. First, the snippy comment. Can anyone give me the real difference between chaotic good vs. neutral good…

  • 1. The supposed production of offspring markedly different from either parent.“A roleplaying game is a wargame where each player controls one mans (unit) rather than an army or a squad.” When Matt told me that, I was knocked off balance. I didn’t know what to say. We were talking about my previous D&D post (you can find it…

  •   Needless to say, Daniel’s work never fails to impress. If you’d like a copy of the 48 page preview, post a reply here or send me an e-mail.

  • It’s ready, made beautiful by the Mighty Mighty Daniel Solis. If you’d like a copy of the 48 page preview, post a reply here or send me an e-mail.

  • If I were casting for the Houses of the Blooded movie, my first choice for Shara would be, has been, will always be… Thandie Newton. Wowzers.

  • The Mighty Mighty Daniel Solis again proves he’s the Montgomery Scott of the Game Industry.