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There’s Something…Off About World of Illusion Starring Mickey and Donald

May 4, 2014

Mickey Mouse needs no introduction. His video games, however, do. Back in the late 80s and early 90s, Disney loaned out their beloved character to various video game studios, such as Capcom. Numerous games of varying quality (though generally that quality was fairly high) were produced for the major consoles at the time. For the … More There’s Something…Off About World of Illusion Starring Mickey and Donald

Burj Khalifa Pinnacle BASE Jump – 4K

May 2, 2014

I wet myself. Some day, I hope I have the courage to do something like this. Some day.

Fifteen-Minute Story

April 29, 2014

It occurred to me that I don’t actually have any fiction writing posted on this blog. I think it’s time to change that. Here’s something short I typed in fifteen minutes. It’s unedited. Take a look and let me know what you think. If anyone can recommend a good writing prompt web site, let me … More Fifteen-Minute Story

Legends and Myths are needed

April 27, 2014

I realized something Friday as I rode the train home. I realized what my young adult fantasy novel (of which I’m almost done with the latest draft! :-) ) was missing. All along, I knew it was missing something. Something that other fantasy books had, but mine didn’t. Something I couldn’t quite place my finger … More Legends and Myths are needed

Ninja Sex Party–Dragon Slayer

April 25, 2014

Don’t judge me. It’s catchy.

Why I write

April 22, 2014

I was sick over the weekend, and while that meant that I posted an old, quick blog about my lack of singing skills, it also gave me time for some good ol’ self-analysis. While I lay in bed, staring at the walls and wondering how I can feel so tired yet be unable to fall … More Why I write

My Steering Wheel Thinks I’m a Fantastic Singer

April 20, 2014

I have a confession to make. I sing in the car. There, I said it. Yes, when driving really anywhere, if there’s a song on the radio that I know some of the words to (which unfortunately, is most of them), I will join right in. I have a knack for memorizing songs really easily … More My Steering Wheel Thinks I’m a Fantastic Singer

How my Grandfather Quit Smoking

April 15, 2014

He came home from work one day and announced that he was no longer going to smoke. Never touched another cigarette in his life. If only we all could be so strong. Poppy, you’re incredible.

I must do things in order

April 13, 2014

I have a thing about doing things in order. But it’s true. If someone hands me a book that is the second in a series, I won’t read it until I seek out the first. If someone recommends a TV show, I will start at the first season and go through everything to get caught … More I must do things in order

Magic explains why you want to live in Stockholm

April 11, 2014

No seriously. That’s what it does.

Derek Pietras

Writer by day, ninja by night.

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