getting to the <3 of the matter
Wow! I had hoped this week’s blog, Luke Skywalker Must Die, would get fans talking, but I never would have guessed in a million years that my idea for reinvigorating the Star Wars EU out of the doldrums would get such a lengthy discussion on the ForceCast last night.
Read moreI think killing Luke Skywalker in an Expanded Universe novel, and doing it in the near future – both in the real world and in-universe – is the perfect opportunity to revive the stagnating EU storyline, rebuild enthusiasm in the EU fanbase, and bring in a whole bunch of new fans to the EU in the process. To save the EU novels, Luke Skywalker must die. I hope you’ll hear me out on my reasons why.
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This Sunday started out as a beautiful morning and ended just as fine. I have a few things I wanted to share before the week kicks into high gear.
Read moreI firmly believe that eliminating the single continuity from Star Wars and the Expanded Universe would be a huge mistake – and a blow to the fandom from which the franchise might never recover.
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When the next book in a series is about to be released, I like to look back at what’s come before in the tale so it’s fresh in my memory.
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I’ll be watching the real-life royal wedding tomorrow, hoping someone at Lucas Books or Del Rey is watching too and smiling at the happiness surrounding the bride and groom. And suddenly inspiration strikes!
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One of my recent blogs spurred some interesting discussion in the comments.
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FANgirl uses The Hunger Games to discuss the advantages and pitfalls of using First Person POV
Read moreResponding to @DelReySpectra in regards to neglecting potential fans. Also an update on the status of Star Wars ebooks.
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No matter the franchise, a key element of success is generating buzz to build enthusiasm for the characters and the story.
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