Author: Scott William Foley

  • World War Z by Max Brooks – A Book Review

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    I’m not a zombie guy—no interest in them whatsoever.  I’ve watched the zombie craze in pop culture, observing from afar, and simply didn’t get it.  So when a hardcover came out a while back featuring a storyline about zombies overrunning the world, I quickly dismissed it.   Last week, my friend told me about an…

  • Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon – A Book Review

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    If you follow my reviews, you know that I ardently proclaim Michael Chabon as America’s greatest contemporary writer.  Sometimes he demands a bit more effort on my part as a reader, but he’s never outright disappointed me.   Until now.   I truly hate to say this, but Gentlemen of the Road was utterly incomprehensible and,…

  • Meet Dr. Nekros!

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    I’m very pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Nekros, a ghost hunter tracking down the demon who disfigured him, all while trying to ditch his ex-wife! Dr. Nekros will be the lead character in a serialized story that I hope to span a three-year period. The first year, which I call Volume I, will…

  • The Psychology of Superman

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    Superman is a conundrum for me.  What I love about his character is also what I hate about his character.  When I look at him, I see an icon of truth and justice.  I see a symbol of fair play and selflessness.  I know that in his world, in his stories, he will never turn…

  • Las Vegas, Nevada – January, 2007

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    Because my wonderful wife and I are teachers, we have a few nice–and well-deserved–vacations throughout the year.  Last Christmas, we kind of decided to do Vegas a few days before we had to report back to work.  So, January 1, 2007, we headed out.  I’d tell you more, but I think there’s a rule about that…