A Warrior Still: Page Turner Awards Finalist
I am pleased to announce that A Warrior Still has been selected as a finalist for the Page Turner Awards! Check out the link here:...
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M.C. Thomas
- Dec 18, 2021
- 7 min
No Way Home: Flawed Yet Phenomenal
This review for Spider-Man: No Way Home contains major SPOILERS. If you haven't seen this movie yet, proceed with caution! I haven't done...
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M.C. Thomas
- Sep 16, 2021
- 8 min
Jim and Pam: The Greatest Love Story Ever Written
I've watched through The Office more than a few times. It's one of the funniest, most quotable shows of all time. Steve Carell as Michael...
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M.C. Thomas
- Jun 30, 2021
- 10 min
My Top 10 Fictional Characters
What makes a great character? Strengths such as intelligence, physical prowess, morals, and bravery are qualities every memorable...
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M.C. Thomas
- Jun 11, 2021
- 1 min
It's Here!
My debut novel A Warrior Still is now available in paperback and eBook format. It's also available on Kindle Unlimited. Click the image...
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M.C. Thomas
- Apr 23, 2021
- 1 min
A Warrior Still: Cover Reveal!
I haven't been too active on this blog lately. That's because I've been working hard to finish my upcoming novel and get it ready for...
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M.C. Thomas
- Feb 21, 2021
- 3 min
Four Qualities of Great Comic Relief Characters
"Comic relief" is a term that tends to make a lot of readers and moviegoers groan. Mainly because it is something that can interrupt the...
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M.C. Thomas
- Jan 17, 2021
- 3 min
Four Great YouTubers for Writers
YouTube can be used for just about anything. Need a tutorial on how to tie a bowtie? Or how to perfect your putting game (in real life...
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M.C. Thomas
- Dec 31, 2020
- 5 min
Why Storytelling Matters
Pete Docter gave a speech at the Academy Awards after his film Inside Out won for best animated movie. The last part of it always stuck...
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M.C. Thomas
- Dec 22, 2020
- 3 min
Christmas Classics: Die Hard vs. Nothing Lasts Forever
Let me start by saying that I won't get involved in a debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, because there is no debate....
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M.C. Thomas
- Dec 12, 2020
- 3 min
Four Ways to Develop Your Main Character
Say you're reading a novel. The prose is phenomenal. It's full of amazing descriptions, immersing you into each and every setting. The...
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M.C. Thomas
- Nov 28, 2020
- 3 min
Four Qualities of a Memorable Antagonist
All story is driven by conflict, and the struggle of the protagonist to reach their goals. Some of the most memorable characters are the...
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M.C. Thomas
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
On 10 November 1775, just months after the start of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Marines were founded. They had onboard...
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M.C. Thomas
- Oct 24, 2020
- 3 min
Why Music and Storytelling Go Hand-in-Hand
Music has a deep connection with storytelling. It can drive the narrative and give more life to characters and environments.
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M.C. Thomas
- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
How to Utilize a Thesaurus (Without Overdoing It)
Ah, the good ol' thesaurus. Perfect for spicing up any boring sentence. I remember using one in English class for the first time and...
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M.C. Thomas
- Oct 11, 2020
- 4 min
Four Signs of a Great Supporting Character
Supporting characters are sometimes seen as a tool for the hero to accomplish their goals and nothing more. But, just like in real life,...
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M.C. Thomas
- Oct 4, 2020
- 4 min
Four Ways to Combat Writer's Block
"The wonderful thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting. The terrifying thing about writing is that there is...
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M.C. Thomas
- Sep 30, 2020
- 3 min
Childhood Favorites: Holes by Louis Sachar
This was my favorite book when I was in elementary school. I must have read it four or five times, and I learned something new about it...
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M.C. Thomas
- Sep 26, 2020
- 5 min
Short Story Saturday
This isn't a sports blog, but I wanted to celebrate my Cincinnati Reds clinching a playoff spot last night. This is the story of Johnny...
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M.C. Thomas
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
What Started the Fire?
No, I'm not talking about the Billy Joel song. I'm talking about what ignites our passion to write. To spill our soul onto a Microsoft...
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