Metamorphosis- A blog update/ creation

     Good evening to whoever is reading this. Or good morning if you are on the other side of the planet. Recently, I've noticed my writing taking a dip towards the perverse and dangerous. In truth, I'm excited. My muse for my happy go lucky writing had long since abandoned me. I've been stagnate in my writing a fact I came to realize when Rising Power was pushed to the side and Power's Shadow had taken the helm for the Power Series.

     To those of you who don't know what the Power Series is, I'll give you a brief idea. Gods, prophecy, and one man's search for peace and family.

     With the arrival of a new mused fueled by lust and the darker side of the psyche, I've created a new blog.

     I will still be posting reviews of comics and fiction books here. So don't you worry, I'm not abandoning this blog, well more so then usual.

Comic Review: Forever Evil Issue 1

It’s a miniseries and I own them all! Six parts and so far, it looks to be brilliant, if a bit epic. I mean that in the literal term.

The Justice League is dead and a villainous league from an alternate universe is taking over and is using the enemies of the Justice League as an army.

The cover is awesome if a tad confusing. I’m the type that looks for the cover in the book and I didn’t see Black Hand or Sinestro anywhere. I did see Black Adam and the Riddler and a massive amount of Batman’s rogue gallery. As that is the one I’m most familiar with, it isn’t surprising that they were the most recognizable. I also saw Lex and am curious to see what roll he will play in the later issues.

Overall, the first issue was good. It was a grand set up for the next one. I hope they delve deeper in the main run so I don’t have to spend more money locating the side issues. 

Comic Book Review: Aquaman issue 1

So while I was hanging out with a friend a while back, I came across a comic store that was selling back issues of comic’s dollars for a dollar. I had a buck to spare so I searched the bins and came across Aquaman. I have never read an Aquaman comic and I figured, “hey, why not? It’s only a dollar.”

So purchasing the comic, I placed it into my comic bin and ignored it… and all my other comics for the past three months or so.

But I had some time to spare and I dug out a comic.

The first issue of Aquaman was different. If I was to go by the comic cover, I would have thought it would be an issue with more action. It wasn’t. It was more personal. Aquaman is apparently the joke of superheroes as evidence by his helping cops and them being embarrassed for it.

The colorization of the panels looks like most comics of the new 52 line and wasn’t anything grand. I did however enjoy the facial pose; especially the one on the waitress when Aquaman leaves her two gold coins.

Overall, it was a decent first issue and I want to read the second as I believe that is when the action will start. 

Poem: Comfort

Comfort

Rage is a comfort

It soothes the ache

And makes it possible to ignore fears.

Poem: Lover

LOVER

I give you my time

My attention.

Affection.

Like a minor fissure in a dam it’s taken time for my feelings to explode.

You are my priority.

Am I yours?

You say sweet words, when it is convenient to you.

You take time, on your schedule.

Never on mine.

You know aspects of the future, yet you make plans that conflict.

Offering excuses.

Saying ‘I don’t know.’

How can I know something when you don’t communicate?

I’ve grown tired of this.

These feelings are new.

Too raw… too much.

You make me feel too much.

I think you are worth it.

When I know that I caused that smile.

But lately,

My affection is turning to rage.

And it’s an old lover I thought I long since banished.

World's Finest Huntress and Power Girl Issue Zero

I am not going to lie, the cover confused me. As you can see it is a photo of Robin and Super Girl yet the title is Huntress and Power Girl. Still, I read it as it was the zero issue and zero issues are usually interesting and worth the purchase. And seeing as how I got the zero issue along with the next ten in the series for only eight dollars, it most certainly was. 

This issue tells of the meeting of Helena, daughter of Batman and Catwoman, and Supergirl, cousin of Superman. The original world’s finest. 

My opinion of this comic was that it was an excellent read. I love the pacing of the story and the artwork was bright and childlike. My one complaint is that the family dynamic in the Wayne household was lacking something… I think it was Alfred.

As I have the next issue, I will be reading it.

Poem: Slither

This is another poem from September of this year.
It is one of the few poems I wrote in that month in which I was not trying to find the head space of a character.
As for the state I was in... I am unable to recall.
Either way, I hope you enjoy.

Slither

Crawls from the abyss

Fresh

Hot

Stinging

Like an open wound

It seeks to consume

All encompassing

Suffocating

Struggle to breath

Then exhale.

Catch up time

I have about nine more post to do before I can consider my goal met. I will be posting up a storm this next week. 

Ares

This poem came soon after "Aphrodite" I had the idea of linking them together and I might proceed with that as it seems like a more interesting idea then the short story.

Ares

He moves in

Howls of savage man echoing around him

Armor stained with blood.

The stench of death hanging heavy in the air

Aphrodite

A poem, that I wrote when trying to work on a short story involving the goddess and a mortal servant. The story is still in its infancy.

Aphrodite

A caress of desire

Augmented by lust

War has been brought for less

November Goals... well some of them

Well, it is a start. This post is only three days late instead of a week or so. With that said, hello to those who have stumbled onto my blog!

The month is November and to all the book creators out there, you understand what that means. It means that it is time to write a novel… in a month!

Crazy is what I called it last year. Sixty thousand words or so is the goal. I had attempted the challenge by writing Rising Power, book four in the Power Series and the first side story, but quickly realized- ten thousand words or so- that I would not be able to with book three unedited.

As that was the case, I started a new story dubbed Bastard Born, a fantasy revolving around the consequences of choices. I was thirty thousand words into it when the month ended and I made planes for the sequel and four other books of the series. I lost track of the book until January, when I dusted that data file off and wrote some more. Bastard born is currently sitting at fifty-odd-thousand words. Rising Power hasn’t been touched since its inception.

Book three of the Power series still needs to be edited. This was one of my goals for last month. One of the two I didn't even attempt.

So for this month I will find a cover for book two, Power Brings Power, and edit book three, Power Breeds Power, as well as continue writing a poem every day. Make two new recipes and blog three times a week.

A goal I fell short of last month. But I did try. This month will be better.

More goals to follow.

I’m off to find some inner peace.

Good night everyone.

PDP Before the Book a Glimpse: Calvin and Kris

 “Has anyone ever told you that you are a cold hearted bitch?” Calvin asked as he watched Kris smirk at her phone.

“It’s possible, but at this level of not caring, I’m unsure.” Kris replied, taking her phone and shoving it into her pocket.

Calvin laughed. “So who did I yell at?”

“Some fool who keeps blowing up my phone.” She answered.

Calvin rolled his eyes. “That’s what you get when you accept a phone from your cousin.”

Kris shrugged and looked at her best friend. “What you making for dinner?”

“Leftovers.”

“Lazy.”

Calvin raised an eyebrow. “I don’t see you making anything.”

“Looks like mine don’t cook. They simply eat.”

“Explains your hips.”

“You calling me fat?”

“Let’s go with that.”

“Has anyone told you that you are a condescending ass?”

“More than likely,” Calvin agreed. “But when you hit my level, you no longer worry.”

Kris looked at him with wide eyes and tilted her head back. “Ha!”

So there you go. A glimpse into the lives of Calvin and Kris, the main mortals of Power Draws Power, before the arrival of Mikhail and the gods.

This idea came to me after I received a text message from someone who I had no desire to talk to after two years of silence.

But if you enjoyed this little chat between Kris and Calvin, head over to Amazon or Barnes and Nobles to purchase Power Draws Power. Links are located on the left hand side

Poem Untold

Another poem from the previous month, I don’t like it as much but I wrote it for the development of a character I haven’t even wrote about yet.

Untold

Untold are the horrors I’ve seen.

I say nothing of the offense.

Bury it down.

Deep into the pit.

Not endless,

deep enough.

For the moment…

Batgirl Issue One Review

So a few months back, Barnes and Nobles had a sale on all DC graphic novels. It was to celebrate the seventy-fifth year of Batman or DC comic itself. I am not entirely sure but the sale was buy two get one free.

I entered with the hope of buying Batman’s Hush and maybe another special or two. Upon arriving at the nerd section aka comics and science-fiction, I was unable to locate hush or any batman comics. I was disappointed to say the least. Hush is what got me into the batman comics.

But further exploration led to the discovery of volume one of Batgirl, Catwoman, and Wonder Woman.

Now I love Catwoman, anyone who knows me understands this fact. But Wonder Woman and Batgirl, I’ve never read. But a Twitter friend is a huge fan of both. So, on the faith that he had good taste in comics, I purchased both and am grateful I did. At least on the Batgirl stand, I have yet to read Wonder Woman.

The first issue of Batgirl gripped me. Barbara Gordon has regained the ability to walk and has resumed her identity as Batgirl. I hear fanfare at this declaration. But still holds a secret fear that becomes apparent at the end of the issue.

The writing style of this issue is what drew me in. It is tight, action oriented. Perfect for a disciple of batman.  The panel’s colors are deep, not dark and the action scenes look vicious as the compassionate scenes are sweet.

Overall the first issue was brilliant with the introduction of The Mirror, a killer who seeks the death of those who have survived when they should not have. 

A Poem: Exp

This is a poem I wrote in the beginning week of October. Technically, it was written in September, but it is the first one in my notebook and I like it.

Exp.

There is a beauty in the world.

In the currents which shape us.

Divine bliss

Shatters the mirage

Bringing forth…

 that which should not be seen.

A conversation between characters

So I am currently talking to a friend about sexuality and this little snippit of conversation popped into my head. As I need to post to this blog three times a week and I am far behind in this, I decided to upload this.

The character’s names are Maurice and Valerius. You can thank the two closest books to me for that.

Without further ado. Read on

Maurice sat down next to Val on the stair case. The stone steps were surprisingly warm but it didn’t detract from the worry that the slab with the crack halfway though it would finally split sending the pair to the hard cement below.

“Are you ok?” Maurice asked, his left hand making comforting circles on his friend’s back.

“I’m fine.” Val said; voice surprisingly solid.

“You sure? She didn’t pull any punches.”

Val nodded his head to the right. “I’m good. How about you? She practically outted you.”

Maurice snorted. “That bitch didn’t do shit. My parents already suspect but won’t do nothing as I pay a good part of… everything really.”

A smile graced Val’s face. “Why don’t you just come out to them?”

Maurice huffed. “Why? Why the hell should I have to tell my parents I like guys instead of girls? Do straight people sit down with their parents and say ‘mom, dad, I like girls?’ No. They bring home the girl. Or in, Trenton’s case, get a girl pregnant and then bring her home.”

Val laughed. “Remind me to be there for that.”

And there is the scene. Hope you enjoyed it. 

October Goals... Should have been posted much sooner

It is now October tenth and my goals for this month have been going along fairly well.

I’ve been writing a poem a day. I made a non-vegan dessert that turned out good. There is still a savory oriented vegan dish to create as well but I already have something in mind.

I have yet to find a cover artist for Power Brings Power but that will require an afternoon of research and a few hours on Twitter. Will possibly attempt half of that on Saturday.

Which brings me to my next goal of the month, a two sided goal; post to Facebook twice a week and to interact on Facebook and Twitter more. For this, I am behind. But I have posted once to Facebook and a multitude to the birds. And if you know me and my dislike of FB, you would find that one update truly impressive.

My final goal is to post to this lovely blog at least three times a week and so far I am only five posts behind as this counts as a one.

So those along with review the books (comic and otherwise) I have are my aspirations for the month.

Will I succeed? Or will I fall so short, so quickly, that I break my nose in the attempt?

 There is only one way to find out. 

Dinner Review Cibo

Cibo's wood fire margarita pizza  and onion rings.
So good.

I've been wanting this pizza ever since I show the board advertising it on Division in Portland. But it was a happy hour special and it's one that doesn't start till five. Seeing as Division is usually a mess of construction work, and horrendous ammounts of foot traffic,  staying there for any extended point in time is next to impossible. But as luck would have it, my sister and I managed to be in the area when happy hour rolled around.

The service was decent.  The greeter was friendly and smiled a lot. The server served the food and was on his way. A big fan of that.

The pizza came quickly.  Ten to fifteen minutes. The onion rings shortly after.

My one complaint was that the onion rings- food I consider appetizers- came after the pizza, not before.
And the local beer from Hood River we bought was hoppy as all get out. It varied between sweet and bitter. I'm glad we only bought one.

On the other hand twelve dollars for a pizza made for a hungry two people, onion rings and a single beer. Toss in a friendly tip and your still sitting pretty for dinner under twenty.

Comic Book Review: Future's End Issue Zero

There is nothing better than free comics. OK, maybe a free beer or food. But the point remains free is good.

Futures End issue 00 is written by Brian Aazzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen. So many people for twenty some-odd pages with even less words. Don’t even get me started on the artists.

Back to the story. Futures End takes place thirty-five years- Batman Beyond time- into the future and the Flash got old. Personally thought he was too fast for that. Most of the super heroes and the civilian populace have been transformed by Brother Eye, a system created by Batman and Mr. Terrific, into zombie-cyborg type beings.

In efforts to rectify this, old man- yes, I had to add this- Batman builds a time machine so he can go back to before these event occurs. I must say old man bats costume is cool. Although, the bat symbol reminds me of a nightlight I had when I was little.

From there, the army of Brother Eye invades the bat-cave, at least I think it’s the bat-cave and generally messes things up for what is supposed to happen.

The artwork isn't awe inspiring. The tone however was. For a vast majority of the panels, the background is red and there are certain scenes that have you going ‘how can these be in a teen comic?

Like the scene of Batman Beyond kneeling near Batman. Graphic… I loved it.

The next page has Batman Beyond heading into the past, just not exactly to the time wanted.

Issue zero was great and I am picking up the next one… as soon as the entire event is concluded which will be sometime next year. 

P.S. That's just wrong

The Gods of the Power Series: Persephone

The Myths

Daughter of Zeus and Demeter, Persephone is the queen of the underworld through her marriage with Hades. She also symbolizes the cycle of the seasons.

The Story

Former queen of Hades, Persephone is the creator of the vampire, and the Originals. She desires power and freedom.