Category: Random Thoughts

Revision on my short novel is going a bit slower than I anticipated and hoped. While I’d hoped to be nearly complete with the process this week, it’s

The first draft of the book is now nearly done.

ICv2 reports that Nickelodeon is “trying to replace its aging hit franchise, Spongebob Squarepants, which is losing ground in the ratings,” with “a bigger slate of new programming”

It’s 10:30pm, and I just finished composing a near seven-page passage for my book. In an odd sense of moving forward while not moving forward, I was struck

After roughly a week of not touching my book because I’ve been too busy with other concerns, I’m pleased with the scene that I just composed. Rather than

Now a couple sentences shy of 40,000 words. Still not sure if my initial draft will hit 50,000, but it may end up being close, I hope. I’ve

I love Suntory’s C.C. Lemon soft drink, but around my area, a 12 ounce can costs $2.95. Can anyone suggest a widely available American beverage with a comparable

Regular AnimeNation podcast listeners may be aware that I’m slowly composing an original “Japanese light novel-style” fiction novel. While I’ve had the rough story concept in my mind

Just a side note here. New trailers for Code:Breaker & Girls und Panzer have just been released, but both of them are officially territory restricted to Japan only,

In case you hadn’t noticed, Hellboy & Blade II director Guillermo Del Toro is now filming what is practically an original American live-action mecha anime movie. When legions

This is my anecdote about attending last weekend’s Florida Anime Experience convention in Orlando, Florida. It’s all about me, so read on if you’re curious or just move

Home video collectors are a particular breed who feel a personal connection to particular movies and cinema, urging us to want to own particular favorite films. We want

I noticed that on May 1st a perfect condition R1 set of Welcome to the NHK DVDs, including the rare individual volume 6, sold on Ebay for $91

This afternoon, mere seconds before I entered the Citrus Park area MovieStop store, a young woman entered ahead of me.

For 75 bucks, honestly, I’m a little disappointed by the Madoka Magica volume one limited edition. It looks and feels small, and the slipcase appears to be pretty