Story Secrets

Have you ever dreamed of writing your own fantasy novel but felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task? That’s exactly how I’ve felt for years. But after speaking with Dutch fantasy author Cocky van Dijk, who turned...

Did you know that a lethal Monster Scorpion and some creepy Walking Mushrooms can be turned into a delicious stew? The robust flavors of scorpion meat with the earthy taste of walking mushrooms create a comforting and...

What lies beyond the final frontier? It’s a question Star Trek has always hinted at but never fully explored—until now. In my latest podcast episode, I dive into the Star Trek: Unification short, produced by OTOY, Inc...

What makes Skeleton Crew such a standout in the Star Wars universe? After five episodes, I’m convinced it’s one of the best things to happen to Star Wars in years. It’s fresh, adventurous, and packed with storytelling...

What makes a story unforgettable? For me, it’s a combination of compelling characters, a relatable hero, and a narrative that offers hope. But what happens when a beloved series takes a turn that challenges your...

Season 2 of Rings of Power shows us a flashback of a moment in the history of Middle-earth during which Sauron seemed to be defeated and eradicated for good. Only to emerge again in another form at another time and...

In this episode of The Break, I talk about the supposed cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte and about its implications for the future of the franchise in a radically changed media landscape. I also share my...

D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series...

During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode:  Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power...

Disney has given us a first look at their upcoming live TV series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. I share my initial thoughts. I also talk about the TV series 'Life on Mars', I discuss the early reviews of the game 'Star...

In this episode of my podcast The Break I sit down for lunch and coffee in the center of Leicester as I review the classic Doctor Who episode "Planet of the Daleks", the anime series Demon Slayer and the future of the...

During my coffee break, I review the first season of The Acolyte now that the series has wrapped; I talk about some of the books I read this week and I talk about the risk of seeing modern day events as fulfillments...