Western society has killed too many of its heroes. I remember a time, not so long ago, when we aspired to (and were inspired by) greatness. We looked to heroes in the tales from our youth and saw the best of humanity – where an individual overcomes villainous selfish desire and greed, in favour ofContinue reading “A Lament for the Greatness of Heroes”
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The Law of Convergence
There is a subtle, yet pivotal, concept that we can find in every single work of fiction in existence, be it literary, cinematic, or otherwise. This concept is observed in the lovers’ paths crossing when they do; it’s observed in the hero’s timely intervention in the villain’s dastardly machinations; and it’s observed in the event that finally brings the dysfunctionalContinue reading “The Law of Convergence”
Cross-Genre’d
As you some of you already know, I’m currently working on the revision of my second novel in the Reflections of Shadow series. Progress has been incremental, but satisfying, nonetheless; and I’ve been having a lot of fun moving the story arc through a new, and really interesting, world. TEASER ALERT: You’ll get to exploreContinue reading “Cross-Genre’d”
James W. Lackie 