Monthly Archives: August 2016

Science Fantasy (Via Post Apocalypse)

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Keene Author

Science fantasy can be a difficult genre to pin down. I like to think of it either as a fantasy world created through sci-fi elements (e.g. post apocalypse, cyberpunk, space opera) or vise versa. Considering these bridging genres can be … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Comedy Anime

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Keene Author

You would think that comedy, a genre that is so polarizing because not everyone has the same sense of humor, would be the easiest genre to complain about. This should go doubly for a medium like anime in which the … Continue reading →

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Reviews for Stuck in the Game – Round One

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Keene Author

The reviews are in and they’ve been pretty good so far (mostly four stars, which I can live with). Here are a few of the blogger reviews that gave spotlights to the book on their respective blogs. You should go … Continue reading →

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Paperback Version Now Available!

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Keene Author

The paperback version of my book is now available here.

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Top 10 Batman Animated Films

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Keene Author

Aside from my last post, there are parts of DC Comics that I do enjoy, mostly to do with Batman. So with that in mind here are my top 10-ish animated Batman films. Because these are all pretty great, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Marvel vs DC: The Rotton Tomatoes Conspiracy

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Keene Author

Whenever people defend or attack a Marvel or DC film, others always accuse them of being a Marvel or DC fanboy. At the moment Marvel films are doing better with critics, so if people complain about a DC film getting a … Continue reading →

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My Respect for Subtlety

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Keene Author

I heard something interesting the other day: that writer’s are illusionists. Like magicians using misdirection, authors and directors are supposed to develop characters with a clear motive. Whatever that motive may be, it can some times be used as misdirection … Continue reading →

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Ready… Steady… Book Launch!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Keene Author

My novel STUCK IN THE GAME is now available on Amazon! Anyone who wants to buy it on sale for a few bucks, now’s your chance. For those who want a hard copy, you’ll be able to order it from … Continue reading →

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Heroes Die by Matthew Stover [Book Review]

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Keene Author

If Heroes Die was a stand alone book it would be my second favorite novel just under The Way of Kings. Alas it is not stand alone, and each sequel that follows it is as inferior as the last. Even … Continue reading →

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