Author: Scott William Foley
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My Long Lie and J.R.R. Tolkien
When Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings finished, I made up my mind to finally read the books. I was but a few years out of college in 2001 when the adaptations began, and never previously enjoyed the occasion to read the source material. But, I fully intended to rectify that oversight. Thus, I…
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Do Me a Solid and Show Some Love To a Teacher
I’ve taught high school English for twelve years. I happen to work in a great district, my pay is nice, my hours are good, my benefits are adequate, and the vacations are ample. Best of all? I get to have a positive impact upon the world on a daily basis. I have the opportunity to…
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A Few Words About Troy Marcy Photography
I’ve had the honor of following Troy Marcy’s work for several years now, and I can, without hesitation, attest to the fact that this man is a true artist, a student of the craft, and an ethical person. Furthermore, he’s a good friend. Troy’s passion for photography is evident with each and every photograph he…
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Check out “Hey Oscar Wilde! It’s Clobberin’ Time”
Two of my favorite things in this world, art and literature, come together in a perfect union surpassed only by chocolate and peanut butter. “Hey Oscar Wilde! It’s Clobberin’ Time” is a website compiling several renowned artists’ renderings of beloved literary characters and authors. There’s even an occasional excursion into nonliterary pop culture (such as Howard Stern). …
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Fables: Cubs In Toyland (Vol. 18) by Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham – A Book Review
Perhaps the most satisfying Fables volume I’ve read in some time, Cubs In Toyland is also the most emotionally potent. In this edition, Bigby and Snow White’s child, Therese, travels to Toyland in search of adventure after she missed being named the North Wind. When first she arrives, the toys treat her as royalty, and…
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S. by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst – A Book Review
This is a book unlike anything else I have ever read. There are two stories within this work. One is surrealistic and focuses upon a freedom fighter known only as “S.” He has amnesia, travels upon a mysterious ship full of anomalous sailors, and, through a series of events, battles an evil capitalist while yearning…
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The Big Picture
I’m at a stage in my life now when I don’t get any one thing done at any one time. I have to “chunk” everything – especially my writing. Because of my “finish it bit by bit” approach, it can sometimes take weeks to finish even a relatively short story. Amidst my family, my professional…
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The Slash: The Fastest Read Alive
Revision is a laborious process for me. I know I’m supposed to love it like I love my broccoli, but by the third or fourth revision of a single work, I’m weary. So weary. So, so weary. However, one good thing about the weariness is that I’m far less sentimental about the work, and that’s…
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