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The Ideas Shoppe: The Making of a Superhero (Part 1)

When I was first outlining the story that would become Vanguard Prime: Goldrush, I had nothing but a few spare ideas of what I wanted it to be, which I gathered together in a file on my computer called “YA superhero story”. Those ideas included the goal of creating superhero characters that felt authentic, thatContinue reading “The Ideas Shoppe: The Making of a Superhero (Part 1)”

I’m Not Racist, But…: On Race & Genre Fiction

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant in writing this post. Race is an incredibly sensitive topic and it’s very easy to come across as either self-righteous or horribly misguided…especially when you’re a pasty Australian guy who’s so pale he’s practically blue. But I’ve had this idea brewing in my head for quiteContinue reading “I’m Not Racist, But…: On Race & Genre Fiction”