by Aaron N. Hall | Jun 12, 2021 | Nerd Culture
Let’s go back to 1999, shall we? Back when I was in elementary school, Pokemon was the thing. The question was “Are you Red version or Blue version?” and every kid worth their salt had a Walmart binder stuffed with cards. It was almost a form a...
by Aaron N. Hall | Jun 1, 2021 | Books, Writing
Awakened has been kicking my butt. But less so lately. I really struggled with where to begin on the third book in the Wevlian Chronicles. I kind of knew where I wanted to take things and had some ideas on what characters should endure along the way, but I...
by Aaron N. Hall | May 29, 2021 | Books, IMO, Movies, TV, Video Games
Stories allow us to share our humanity. They help us feel a spectrum of emotions in a place that feels safe because they’re bound within the confines of fiction. This writer’s opinion is that a great story should serve a feast of emotions, ranging from...
by Aaron N. Hall | May 22, 2021 | IMO, Writing
It’s not uncommon to take life lessons from a hobby that you greatly enjoy. Writing is no different. I’m currently working on my fourth book, and along the way, I’ve learned a lot of great things that have translated into the rest of my life. Some of...
by Aaron N. Hall | May 15, 2021 | IMO, Movies
Crash! Bang! Zap! Thwup! Superhero movies. We’ve seen a slew of them over the past few years. Ever since Marvel Studios released Iron Man in 2008, we’ve seen at least two or three superhero movies annually. And usually, they top the box office charts....
by Aaron N. Hall | Apr 10, 2021 | TV
Dear Anime, Hey. It’s your boy. I know our relationship started out way back when, but I allowed it to fall off to early and it’s only been the last year or two that we’ve reconnected. That time has really opened my eyes, and it makes me regret the...
by Aaron N. Hall | Mar 27, 2021 | Books, IMO, Writing
This is a question that every writer eventually deals with if they’re considering publishing their work: indie or traditional. There are a lot of pros and cons to each, and every writer needs to look into both options and decide for themselves before they make a...
by Aaron N. Hall | Mar 20, 2021 | IMO
Your dad already knows. It’s time to get with the program. I got on the New Balance wagon a few years ago because of an Instagram ad. They got me. They freaking got me. I was merrily scrolling, minding my own business, when I saw an ad for a pair of sneakers...
by Aaron N. Hall | Mar 13, 2021 | Life, Writing
I was censored for the first time when I was eight years old. It was the first time my writing broke boundaries. Pushed limits. Made someone uncomfortable. And for it, I was scolded and disciplined. Has my soul ever recovered? Well, if it had, I wouldn’t really...
by Aaron N. Hall | Mar 6, 2021 | Writing
When people discover I’m an author, a common question I get asked is, “What is your process?” Purged, my third book, just got published this week. So in honor of this milestone, why not share my writing process? If you’re thinking about writing...
