The function room is modest in size, stark and somberly lit. A low hum from the air conditioner can be heard. Douglas sits at a small conference table with his arms crossed. He has a defiant expression on his face as he looks past the table at another man sitting across from him. “I must have … Continue reading Subordinate
Author: Bill Kandiliotis
Silvertroll: Artwork
Book Cover Art & Design Book covers are an essential element in the marketing of a book. They need to capture the reader’s attention and convey the essence of the story. With the advancements in technology, designers have access to various tools to create eye-catching covers. One of these tools is the Deep Dream Generator. The … Continue reading Silvertroll: Artwork
Demigod (Part 1 – Hera’s Wrath)
All myths and legends are connected to reality in some way, rooted in truth primarily as a storytelling technique employed by ancient and modern societies in an attempt to understand the universe around them, and to explain and justify things like morality, virtues, suffering, death, love, and war. From King Perseus of Argos to Achilles, … Continue reading Demigod (Part 1 – Hera’s Wrath)
The Omega Legend
I Am Legend. Richard Matheson’s classic vampire novel towers over them all.
The Crusades (Chapter 1)
CAUSES LEADING TO THE CRUSADES. Epochs of Modern History: The Crusades - G.W. Cox THE Crusades were a series of popular wars, waged by men who wore on their garments the badge of the Cross as a pledge binding them to rescue the Holy Land, and the Sepulchre of Christ from the grasp of the … Continue reading The Crusades (Chapter 1)
Ideagraphy: The ultimate writer toolkit for mobiles
Transitioning from your laptop to mobile devices can make novel writing a bit tricky, especially when it comes to syncing your work. However, having the right tools with robust export functionality can make this process seamless. Below are some of the best apps for Android and Apple devices to help you structure and plan your … Continue reading Ideagraphy: The ultimate writer toolkit for mobiles
Neechat
Here I am, facing the nadir of my existence, and I have the need to go to work. A specialist recommended I do so. I don’t think that the psychiatrist had any inkling of who I am, or how volatile I had become, but I take the advice. Learning to live again, and going back … Continue reading Neechat
Panology of Science Fiction: F
Finance For many readers, the field of economics might seem like dry, analytical territory, a realm of graphs, supply curves, and impenetrable jargon. And let’s be honest: most literary enthusiasts, and even a fair number of science fiction fans, probably tune out at the mention of GDPs or fiscal policy. Yet, when wielded thoughtfully, economics … Continue reading Panology of Science Fiction: F
Gods of Wokeness
The golden age is over. Works of art are no longer produced to quench a bored populace, who thirst for the type of content that frees them from their mundane lives, enhancing their outlook on life with fascinating stories, old and new, inspiring them to understand their lives and the world they live in. Post-2016, … Continue reading Gods of Wokeness
Generation C
It all started with a door-to-door salesman. Circa 1980, my folks bought the set of Funk And Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, opening up the world I suspect existed yet needed the data to explore it. The A to Z articles crammed with information and pictures not only confirmed and explained what was happening in the world … Continue reading Generation C