brandie tarvin

Some people have shown interest in my opinion of the SFWA controversy. In light of this, I’ve decided to openly post the email I previously sent the SFWA board about...

If you haven’t read about the current SFWA controversies, here’s a link to it. Let me be clear. I’m not going to rehash everything that everyone has said. I may...

Writing Prompt Wednesdays is back with a little, but hopefully helpful, prompt. Knowing details about one’s characters are essential to writing a good story, but what good does knowing a...

I’m a big manga fan. While getting this weekend’s quick fix, I noticed several interesting things I could use as a writer. So I made myself this list: 22 Things...

Writing the good fight. Sounds easy, yes? As I wade through submissions for What Honor Requires, I find that there is a huge disparity between authors who understand the military...

So I’ve been debating on whether or not to say anything about the Musa/Penumbra Rising Talent situation. There are some angry people out there, some who have been connected with...

Recently, mental health issues have been on many people’s minds, if you believe the media. Recent murders and shootings (too many to count) have brought the issue of mental health...

Random thoughts running through my head today: There is always someone faster. There is always someone stronger. There is always someone smarter. But no one else can ever be better...

TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses my own experiences with sexual harassment and rape culture. If articles like this trigger flashbacks or strong emotional responses, please stop reading immediately. Rape culture...

So I promised on the last Shadowrun Sundays to blog about RPG rules, but to tell you the truth I’m not feeling the mojo. Both the day job and the...