Little appreciations for this year — I don’t believe in saying people should be grateful. Instead, I prefer using a term called the Hat Tip, which I have drafted in an earlier article. The idea is that you tip your hat to show respect towards something that kept you going this year. It also gives you…

Persuading the words to come out at the right time. — I have a bit of a problem. Words are due, but the words are not coming out on the screen. They arrive in spurts. And that will not do, when the deadlines are emerging, self-imposed or otherwise. This is writer’s block. Sometimes it happens due to stressful days. Other times…

How can you make a wish come true when you can’t even tell a story about granting wishes, right? — I have to admit, I can’t believe it. Wish has only been out for a few days, and people are tearing it apart. It didn’t even last a week before the reviews came in that pointed out how flawed the concept is. They also didn’t like the music, which is…

I deserve better than such love. — When I talk with you, I have expectations. It is because of the way that we talk. You have the advice, and I am expected to receive it. Sometimes you are sensible and reassuring. We have stayed in touch, no matter the ups and downs that have torn other relationships…

What you leave behind when you die. — Trigger Warning: This article does talk about death and murder. Anne Perry died this year. She has an obituary in multiple sites, including The Guardian. I checked Wikipedia and saw that she had suffered a heart attack and then died a few months later in April 2023. Articles came out…

We really had no idea… — “Calliope” is a disturbing one-shot from the original Sandman comic. The Netflix series adaptation includes it as a bonus episode, with articles explaining the artistic changes and approaches. It features what happens when a cis white male author uses a Greek muse for his inspiration, and the consequences. I had…

Graphic novels about relationships are the best. I have gotten into them as the queer narratives open up in stories. You can also get really absurd pages out of context; one that involved using drawing and flowers as an analogy made me burst out laughing with the comedic timing. …

Making science cool — and appealing to high society. — I need to keep up more on my webcomics. In addition to WebToons growing with popularity and clout, artists are flexing their talents with stories and paneling. The Glass Scientists serves as a love letter to the weird science fiction that occupies classic literature. …

Get settled in for some scares and cuteness! Halloween is my favorite holiday. And there is no better time to share favorite books than this night! The moon is full, kids are getting candy, and monsters are out there. Some are hunting, others play dress up! But what are their…