Many writers debate the use and necessity of maps, prologues, and epilogues in fiction. Here are my thoughts on the subjects.
…About Maps, Prologues, and Epilogues
Stephen Talks
…About Autism Acceptance
April is Autism Acceptance Month. What’s the difference between “acceptance” and “awareness”, and why is it so important to people who are actually autistic?
…About Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Is that all there is to it? I talk about why there’s a lot more to this than you may think.
…About “Wokeness” in Star Trek
Star Trek, as a franchise, has always been “woke”. And with all the new series and episodes and even a new Kirk coming out (so to speak), it has the chance to boldly go where no series has gone before.
…About Taxes
I’ve always been a writer, and a few years ago, I decided it was time to start acting like a professional one; and that meant paying taxes like one.
…About the January 6th Attack
So long as the people who planned and perpetrated this attack go free, and so long as there are those who seek to distort the facts about it, we’ll never heal, and we’ll never be united. That is why we can never forget January 6th.
…About Star Trek Discovery Season 4
Star Trek Discovery just began its 4th season, and the demand for it is higher than ever. Unfortunately, the haters are louder than ever.
…About Gun Control
Thousands of people are murdered with guns every year in the United States, including hundreds of mass shootings. We need meaningful gun control legislation at every level.
…About Getting the Vaccine
I got the first shot of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 today, and I talk here a little bit about that experience.