Podcast Updates

We had no new podcasts this week, but I did work diligently on booking new guests for the first 3 months this year.  I’m excited to see what I bring you!

Project Updates

I did more ‘Pixar in a Box’ classes and came to the sudden realization that my ‘2 Years’ story actually started with Act 2.  This means that I have to do a lot of writing to set up the entire storyline to make the reader want to follow the main character, John. 

Act 1 sets up the story and shows the reader what happens every day, then a catalyst happens, and an inciting incident happens that forces the character into an uncomfortable situation.  This is what my ‘2 Years’ story is lacking, the entire Act 1 segment that sets up John’s journey to join the Truce Corps.

What I’m reading

This past week I read Geof Darrow’s ‘Shaolin Cowboy’.  I love his illustration style he adds so much tiny detail.  He reminds me of an adult-themed version of ‘Where’s Waldo’ Martin Handford.  As a reader, I can easily tell that Darrow absolutely has a love and passion for wide frame images, and the graphic novel read like a spaghetti western. 

The theme of Kung Fu western seemed entertaining enough with heavy influences of magic, demons, and mythologies; but I could not connect so much with the main character since there was no inner monologue, narration, or talking from him.  This made it feel like I was very much a passive viewer of the story.

Personal Updates

This was a pretty slow week.  I was able to sell a couple more things on eBay and clean up the basement a little bit more.  World of Warcraft took up a good chunk of time as well. 

I have been trying to be deliberate in making sure my 6 and 4 year old girls do more creative things to spend their time; so they got a lot of crafty things from Christmas.  It seems to be working out since they try to stay up late doing craft projects.