Joss Whedon Assembles

In a recent article on IGN, Joss Whedon discusses his writing process on the Avengers.  I find it interesting that he prefers the quite moments of the film, in which he can really explore the emotional depths of our heroic band of misfits.

I largely felt the same way while writing the second book of Superheroes in Prose.  It certainly isn’t as large in scope as the first book, but it was one that I found far more difficult and, as a result, more satisfying to write.  Ironically, it’s the moment like the first book—in which the hero faces constant peril—that gives writers of these types of stories a satisfying payoff for those quite moments.

Lewis and Tolkien

Originally posted 12/19/10) CNN’s John Blake just posted an article on C.S. Lewis, discussing many facets of the writer’s life, including the friendship with Tolkien.  The article, like countless others, states they were close friends until the day of Lewis‘ death.  Also, like countless others, the article doesn’t state what Tolkien really thought of Lewis‘ work.

I bring this up because it’s something I’ve always wondered.  Tolkien went on record multiple times stating how much he despised symbolism and children’s lit that acted as though . . . well, acted as though it were actually speaking to a child.  He found such prose demeaning.  Since The Chronicles of Narnia contain both of these elements in ample amounts, I wonder what he really thought about them overall? 

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Superheroes in Prose #2 Cover Draft

Here is a rough layout of Superheroes in Prose #2.  I’m thinking about dumping the yellow and going with a white background this time around.

The book will be hitting the iBookstore, Kindle, and Nook the first week in June.

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