Dragon Slayer

Dragon Slayer

            By Jason Zapata Within conflict’s crucible he forged an iron will Amassed power and prowess never witnessed before His feats in fighting dragons became…
The Need For Objectivity In Fandom

The Need For Objectivity In Fandom

By Jason Zapata Wow. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has surpassed the $760.50 million record set by Avatar in just 20 days. This is an amazing feat that underscores the…
The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

I’ve been meaning to get a chance to read one of Sanderson’s novels and the holidays provided such an opportunity. The author intrigued me – given he was chosen with…
The Calling

The Calling

By Jason Zapata This is the type of place where a conscience Does more harm than good. This is the type of place where noble beings Are misunderstood. 2870
Her Name Is What It Means

Her Name Is What It Means

By Jason Zapata Try my best to fake a smile Feels too much like denial This scene is all played out And she’s waiting for me Try my best to…
“…Enough to be the Villain”

“…Enough to be the Villain”

By Jason Zapata The victors of this conflict determined what was true Defeated I was forced to endure this detriment Hear the many fallacies my enemies would construe And be…
Lawless Frontier Villainy

Lawless Frontier Villainy

By Jason Zapata Men dread the sight of his approach, This force of nature riding into town. Throats grow dry and children go silent In the presence of this high…
Streams of Silver Casting Call

Streams of Silver Casting Call

Drizzt Do'Urden is one of my favorite fictional characters. A drow/dark elf born in the subterranean city of Menzoberranzan.  Drizzt’s adventures take place within the Forgotten Realms. These are settings…