Jamais Jochim
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I'm the guy who knows every last fact about Spider-man and if I don't I'll track it down. I love bad movies, enjoy table-top gaming, and probably would drive you crazy if you weren't ready for it.
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Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 18: Of Wild Parties and Annoyed Predators
The trip home was blessedly uneventful. There were sharks, whales, and the occasional seagull, but nothing attacked them or even appeared to follow them. Hajime and the other mages did a thorough search of the ship, looking for anything that didn’t belong. They couldn’t find anything, but that didn’t mean that there wasn’t anything there; it just meant that it was hidden rather well. Although they were sure that there was something hidden, they lacked the immediate means to deal with it.
By Jamais Jochima day ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 19: Of Sparrows, Pirates, and...Vikings?
Back on Cyrill, Prince Ta was smiling to himself. He had long ago realized that Lord Ashigaru would be his opponent on this, and so had started a dossier on him. It was easy for him to keep a step ahead of the reptilian lord; Prince Ta didn't limit his thinking to what he thought his role was, and therefore was open to ideas that he would otherwise reject. He also treated his operatives with respect, and allowed that failure was an option. After all, if you send someone on a difficult assignment then it was likely that at sometime that someone would need to fail; it was just a matter of odds, and the odds didn't play favorites. He smiled, just a little thing on his lips, as he wondered how Lord Ashigaru would feel if Bubastos' high lord ever realized that his waffles were his weakness; without his daily waffles, his entire day was shot. They were part of his daily ritual, and something that needed to be changed.
By Jamais Jochima day ago in Chapters
The Difference Between Vanity, Traditional, and Hybrid Publishers
When it comes to publishing, there are a ridiculous number of possibilities. However, for most people it breaks down to self-publishing versus traditional publishing. These options need to be fully explored, and this article attempts to look at the numerous options available to authors. Be advised that not all concerns are likely to addressed, but this article should be reasonably complete and covers a lot of topics important to those interested in publishing their books.
By Jamais Jochim2 days ago in Writers
The Spirit of Giving: A Warlock for the Far North
Ivan smirked. The barbarian punched him and he barely felt it. He punched him back, sending him back a good five feet. The barbarian charged, but Ivan twinkled his nose, disappearing in a puff of smoke and appearing behind him, looking a little more refreshed. He then hit the barbarian with a club he had himself made, with a lovely grip and a large clobbering end. The barbarian fell to the ground and didn’t get up. Ivan walked outside to a waiting sled, pulled by four glowing reindeer. “Tell him this is my region, but I’d love to drink with him!” Getting into the sleigh, he jerked the reins and flew off into the night.
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Gamers
Bullies Suck
We’ve all had to deal with bullies. The problem is when the bullies become a problem at work. You need to figure out ways to deal with the problem, and to do so in such a way that the problem is dealt with permanently. No one deserves to be humiliated where they work or play, and if someone makes you feel like you are worth less than nothing then they need to be dealt with, preferably by the book. Hopefully, you’ll find a way to deal with your bully that removes them from the situation.
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Lifehack
The Spirit of Giving: A Warlock for the Far North
Ivan smirked. The barbarian punched him and he barely felt it. He punched him back, sending him back a good five feet. The barbarian charged, but Ivan twinkled his nose, disappearing in a puff of smoke and appearing behind him, looking a little more refreshed. He then hit the barbarian with a club he had himself made, with a lovely grip and a large clobbering end. The barbarian fell to the ground and didn’t get up. Ivan walked outside to a waiting sled, pulled by four glowing reindeer. “Tell him this is my region, but I’d love to drink with him!” Getting into the sleigh, he jerked the reins and flew off into the night.
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Gamers
Tattoos and Rail Guns Chapter 18: When Demons Plan For the Future
Sharness rode up to her “temple”; the 1920s mansion had been refurbished with an apocalypse in mind, making it an excellent base for her operations. She had fallen in love with the curves and swoops of the mansion; it was a gorgeous edifice only highlighted by the gardens around it and the pools that someone had taken care to design slides, fire pits, and hidden nooks. It was made to satisfy the needs of those who had lived there and she could appreciate that as no human living on the planet could.
By Jamais Jochim5 days ago in Chapters
Tattoos and Rail Guns Chapter 19: Cavetown Orphans and Water Usage
Kev and the two lieutenants had been following the cavern for a few miles. The cavern may have been natural but had been reinforced over time. The supports were ramshackle at best but seemed to be doing the job. They did seem to be a little dustier than a cavern should be; there was no visible water either, which was weird considering that the cavern was obviously caused by erosion.
By Jamais Jochim5 days ago in Chapters
Making Your Prologues Worth Reading
Prologues are not popular. A lot of readers actually refuse to read them, and skip right over them like a short wall: These readers have found that prologues are pretty much a waste of time, and so there’s no reason to read them. Too many writers use the prologue to catch people up, introduce characters with little payoff, or just show off that they can write; these are poor reasons to have a prologue. While the prologue can do a lot of work for your story, it needs to be done with some finesse.
By Jamais Jochim6 days ago in Writers
Brass Ring Chapter 15: Lunch Between Brothers
Oliver and Cass entered the Les Enfants Bistro. The maître d' saw them, grabbed two menus, and asked them if they had a seating preference. Oliver held up his hand. “We’re looking for a guy sitting alone with circuitry on his face.” The maître d’ nodded and motioned for them to follow him. They were led to a corner table, partially in the dark. They were sat and Oliver ordered to cokes. The maître d’ disappeared.
By Jamais Jochim6 days ago in Chapters
Brass Ring Chapter 14: When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Captain Sandoval walked into the room. In this room were ten of the best of his precinct, men who had proven themselves again and again. They had access to the best training, the best equipment, and the best weapons. Each had been assigned a suit of armor capable of handling an anti-tank weapon, a rifle that could switch between a sonic blaster, a grenade launcher, and a slug-thrower capable of eliminating a marble statue. They were ready to deal with most super-powered crime.
By Jamais Jochim7 days ago in Chapters
The Nature Spirit Patron: When Warlocks Go Back to Nature
Thibalt hated when Oxnard and his band arrived in the woods. He would of course offer to be their guide, but only because his presence kept damage from the barbarian’s predatory instincts. This case was different: Oxnard had, unsurprisingly, ticked off a platoon of mercenaries, and so they were looking for help getting away from them. He sighed. Over the next few days, he made sure that they left no tracks due to his connection with the woods, talking them down from attacking non-hostile animals (which saved their lives multiple times, considering how any bears seemed to be about), and was able to negotiate help from plants to hide the barbarians.
By Jamais Jochim8 days ago in Gamers
