I had a conversation recently with someone who was aghast that I created both watercolor paintings and production art. She seemed to feel like “real” artists don’t “sully” themselves with purpose-made visuals, and that because I do, my fine art … Continue reading
Blizzard had an essay contest to select guilds to participate in the Cataclysm Beta. Rules were, guild leaders only, less that 250 words, tell them why our guild deserves a spot in the beta. Simple enough. And my essay won! … Continue reading
Neither of us is going to clear the rocks. I am young. It’s my birthday. I am sitting in front of a tent. There is no cake, no candles. My father hands me a small horse he carved from driftwood … Continue reading
“Down!” A hand shoots out and yanks me by the collar, hauling me to the ground behind a fallen tree. Inches from my face, a spear sprouts from the jungle floor where I’m sprawled. I flinch away, scrambling to brace … Continue reading
“Do me a favor, would ya?” A lock of lank, dirty-brown hair falls forward into the face of the street-tough wannabe who leans against a faded brick wall as he looks down at the holes in his shoes. He scratches … Continue reading