Sword and Bow: Retelling England’s Favorite Myths and Legends
Robin Hood and Arthur. A thief and a king. Two of the most memorable figures in the myth and legends belonging to the fair British Isles. They’re tales of hope and humanity, and as such,…
Category: Literary & Media Analysis
Sherwood at the Dinner Table: The Making of a Robin Hood Role-Playing Game
Author's Note: Parts of this article were originally published on the author's blog, elenatintil.blogspot.com as “Real Nerd Life: Encouraging Personal Growth through Role-Playing Games” and “An Author Learning from RPGs” *** 6:45 on a Tuesday…
Superhero Sundays: Static Shock
Superhero Sundays: Static Shock By Ian Wilson Rating: G Word Count: 304 Summary: a brief biography of DC Comic’s Static Greetings, people of the internet, and welcome to another Superhero Sunday. I’m Ian Wilson, Fellowship…
Robin Hood: Fact or Fiction?
Robin Hood is one of the most famous heroes of classic literature. Originally written in medieval times, the story has been loved by people, old and young, throughout the world for many years. It is…
Superhero Sundays: The Tick
Superhero Sundays: the Tick By Ian T. Wilson Rating: G Word Count: 258 Summary: a brief biography of the Tick Greetings, good people of the internet, and welcome to another installment of Superhero Sundays. I’m…
Down a Dark Path: The Story of Sauron
Think of a novel, any novel. Now think of that book’s central conflict; every story will have one because without conflict there would be no plot. The conflict may take many forms, from an…
Birth of a Legend: The Creation of “The Legend of the Sword Bearer”
~ by Ian T. Wilson When I began the writing process for my webcomic Legend of the Sword Bearer I didn’t expect it to take over my life the way it did. I didn’t even…
Superhero Sundays: Darkwing Duck
By Ian T. Wilson Rating: G (suitable for all audiences) Word Count: 339 Summary: A brief biography of Disney's Darkwing Duck Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome again to Superhero Sundays. I’m Ian Wilson, the…
Science Fiction: Foothold to the Imagination
Do you want to rule a world? Blow apart a sun? Test a theory of community? Explore the very depths of depravity? End slavery and misery? Destroy all empires? It is possible. . . At…
Magic, Brotherhood and Destiny: A Review of BBC’s “Merlin”
How many times have we read a legend and hoped it was a forgotten piece of history and not simply an idea or analogy? There’s a small corner in our souls that hopes beyond hope…