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The Craftsman’s Workshop: Slow Productivity and Better Stories

Continue Reading The Craftsman’s Workshop: Slow Productivity and Better Stories

The Consolation of Fantasy

Continue Reading The Consolation of Fantasy

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The Craftsman’s Workshop: Slow Productivity and Better Stories

March 15, 2024
1. Do fewer things; 2. Work at a natural pace; and 3. Obsess over quality
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Fantasy For Our Time: Touch the Darkness Again . . .

October 25, 2022

Could this be the Star Wars of our time?! . . . .  no. Definitely not.  Together, Richard and I discuss the…

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In a Certain Kingdom: The Wooden Eagle

October 21, 2022

A certain Tsar collects artisans like trinkets. And what do you think? Of course they all compete for his attention. But once…

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Fantasy For Our Time: The Shadow is a Passing Thing… Or Is It?

October 11, 2022

In this episode, dear friend Richard Rohlin and I continue our discussion on The Rings of Power, picking up with episodes 6 and…

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In a Certain Kingdom: Prince Ivan, the Firebird, and Koschei the Deathless

September 30, 2022

In a variation of a familiar story, Prince Ivan is the only one of his three brothers with the vigilance to find…

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Fantasy For Our Time: There Is a Tempest in Me . . .

September 27, 2022

Once again I’m joined by Richard Rohlin for a lively discussion about the Rings of Power! Together we discuss . . ….

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