Aug 17, 20222 Surprising Ways Audiences Relate to Indiana JonesIndiana Jones possesses two key attributes that make him one of the most beloved characters of all time, and they both revolve around his character development: Indiana Jones learns to value people over things.* Indy consistently starts out as a skeptic, but in the end comes face-to-face with the spiritual…Indiana Jones8 min readIndiana Jones8 min read
Apr 2, 2022Did the Oscars award the best story? And… Moon Knight, Ep. 1!The Story Geeks Show is BACK! On Tuesday, April 5th’s show: Did the Academy get it right? Did the best stories of 2021 win Oscars? …Moon Knight3 min readMoon Knight3 min read
Jan 28, 2022The Book of Boba Fett Sucks? I know why you don’t like it.George Lucas created two Boba Fetts. Now they’re both on Disney+. There are two Boba Fetts. Chances are, you like one of them better than the other. What do I mean? I’ll explain… And to be clear, I don’t think The Book of Boba Fett sucks, but I do prefer The Mandalorian — by a good margin. So why do…Boba Fett9 min readBoba Fett9 min read
Jan 26, 2022How the Story of Jonah Works — A Writer Explains JonahUNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE’S STUNNING CRITIQUE OF HUMANITY (Watch the video version below or keep reading for the full article!) The story of Jonah — from the Bible — is not about a man who gets swallowed by a “whale.” …Jonah21 min readJonah21 min read
Jan 9, 2022Best Books for New AuthorsWhat are the best books for new authors? The following books are the options I’ve found to be the most helpful… In an attempt to be as helpful as possible, I’ve defined the order in which I think new authors should purchase/read these books. …New Author5 min readNew Author5 min read
Nov 3, 2021Goodreads Book Giveaways — My Experience & Some Ideas for YouI recently did a Goodreads Book Giveaway. After that experience, I thought, “You know, we could have done that better.” Which is why I’ve create 3 different resources specifically targeted toward self-published authors or writers in their growth phase [i.e., …Goodreads2 min readGoodreads2 min read
Oct 19, 2021Goodreads Book Giveaways — Should Self-Published Authors Offer a Goodreads Giveaway?Let’s face reality: book marketing is difficult. I’ve spent over 20 years in marketing, and fiction book marketing is one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done. Especially if you’re a self-published author or publishing through an indy publisher. What makes it hard? Competition for attention is fierce. Dozens…Goodreads11 min readGoodreads11 min read
Jul 7, 2021STORYTELLING, TRUTH, AND “THE GOD PROBLEM” — IS BRET WEINSTEIN WRONG?Part 3 in a continuing conversation about storytellers and storytelling started (unwittingly) by Bret Weinstein and Jordan Peterson. Want to catch up? Read Part 1 and Part 2. We have reached a place in this conversation about storytelling where our behavior comes face-to-face with our beliefs. And I’ll be honest…Storytelling10 min readStorytelling10 min read
Jun 30, 2021GREAT STORYTELLERS > (SCIENTISTS + THEOLOGIANS)?Part 2 in a continuing conversation about storytellers and storytelling started (unwittingly) by Brett Weinstein and Jordan Peterson. In an era of fake news and misinformation, how does storytelling play a role in society and culture? And what responsibility does the storyteller have? I’ll challenge readers with this: I think…Storytelling7 min readStorytelling7 min read
Jun 23, 2021Evolution vs. Religion vs. Storytelling — A Writer’s Take on Jordan Peterson’s TheoryShould we believe in something that’s “metaphorically true, but literally false”? Maybe? In a recent discussion that’s of critical importance to storytellers, the ever-controversial Bret Weinstein invited the equally polemical Jordan Peterson onto his podcast. Of interest to me (and hopefully most storytellers), Brett called a belief in an afterlife…Storytelling7 min readStorytelling7 min read
