Where Fact and Fiction Converge
I saw someone make a comment that really, John just wants to be left alone.
And while I do have some questions, I strongly agree with that assessment for the most part. The carnage in his wake makes it easy to misconstrue the man, but let’s look a little deeper. There are bigger factors at play to explain why and how he keeps ending up in these situations.
Fans have wondered what role Winston will play in the larger story here, and they’ve also questioned why he’s continued to help Jonathan. Here’s my perspective.
The John Wick Universe is a rich, deep, mysterious one. The franchise makes clever and fascinating use of visual storytelling and an approach that is simultaneously minimalist and layered. It’s definitely a fun, visually striking picture and can be enjoyed for that alone, but delving deeper proves to be really rewarding.
The High Table itself clearly has resources, and there are also the many under its rule. Lord knows how many John will have to face, just in New York City alone. And even if he survives in the short term, how long does this go on?
Initially I had resigned myself to not being able to get any of these posts done prior to the film’s official premiere date of May 17, 2019. That’s less than a week from now, after all. But it occurred to me that there were a few particular posts—the ones dealing with theories and predictions related to the newest film—that really needed to go live _prior_ to the premiere.
Hello, dear readers! Before the month is up, I’d like to make sure I let you know about a … More
I’ve been a fan of author Joanna Penn’s nonfiction work for some time now. Her site, newsletter, & podcast are rich with resources for those of us in the writing field. But I decided that it was about time to check out some of her fiction work.
As with Sarah Benson’s Born of Shadow, our featured book this time around has a great ensemble cast of characters, and it’s easy to have multiple favorites.
Even though the target market is Middle Grade, the colorful and engaging characters, intriguing plot lines, and immersive, beautifully described world make for a story that I heartily recommend for older audiences as well.
And here they are, ladies and gents—the two songs featured in my anecdote from the “Name That Song” email.
Today’s book isn’t just for writers. It’s for all of us who struggle with the insidious beast known as procrastination…and I have a feeling that’s a whole lot of people out there.
