Author Archives: sbrandt

“Warriors of the Hollow World” significant update

Posted on March 18, 2016 by sbrandt

My serialized novel “Warriors of the Hollow World,” the story has just received a significant update–two new chapters at the beginning. That means if you haven’t started reading, now is an ideal time. If you’ve been following the tale on … Continue reading →

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My Youngest Fan

Posted on February 21, 2016 by sbrandt

Recently I ran into an old friend of mine, one of the few who received a printed copy of my only fanfiction work, Memoirs of a Sith Lord. He told me that his 5-year-old got hold of it, read it, … Continue reading →

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*Fangirls*

Posted on January 17, 2016 by sbrandt

Why be a writer? Money can’t be the reason. Only a very few writers can earn enough to keep ramen in the cupboard by writing. Any tidbit of recognition is hard to come by, even from friends or family. Then, … Continue reading →

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Star Wars contest!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by sbrandt

There’s a Star Wars fanfic contest going on at Inkitt. If you enjoyed “Memoirs of a Sith Lord, please go and vote for me there. Thanks, and may the Force be with you.

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The Fanfic Awakens

Posted on December 19, 2015 by sbrandt

About two years ago I created the story “Memoirs of a Sith Lord.” On this day, 12/19/2015, it has gotten more than 100 votes on Wattpad. Can I keep the momentum going? I’m hoping that the movie will inspire me … Continue reading →

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Spider Disco Ball

Posted on June 14, 2015 by sbrandt

So I’ve known about the trick for finding spiders with a flashlight for a while now. You take a fairly powerful flashlight, hold it close to your eyes, and shine it on the ground. Spider eyes will wink back at … Continue reading →

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One Key to Rule Them All

Posted on June 6, 2015 by sbrandt

I frequently forget to unlock my door on the way out to walk the dog in the morning, and have to ring the doorbell, possibly waking people up, just to get back in. I wish the door would just know … Continue reading →

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To the Pain

Posted on May 30, 2015 by sbrandt

It seems the Dread Pirate Roberts (a.k.a. Ross Ulbricht of Silk Road) has been sentenced to life in prison despite expressing remorse for breaking the hearts of his family and friends, and regrets losing his own freedom. From what I … Continue reading →

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Master Plots

Posted on May 23, 2015 by sbrandt

The “Save the Cat” books on screenwriting claim there are ten master plots. The idea of a master plot is that it helps you identify stories which are similar, so that you know what to watch or read in order … Continue reading →

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Story Idea: The Ghost Seers Asylum

Posted on May 16, 2015 by sbrandt

This idea came to me the other morning. I picture it as having a semi-serious, whimsical character. Think Ghost Busters meets One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. When Wendy confides in her mother that the kid next door who died … Continue reading →

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