With work on The Martian, X-Files, and Predator, Bryan Thomas Schmidt is a pillar of the Kansas City writing (and editing) community, and frequent guest of cons. Read out about the real-life experience and inspiration for his latest novel.
Tag: books
Cultural Literacy: Geek Parenting Done Right
When our kids were little, my husband and I took our roles as educators seriously. While we knew they would be introduced to “the classics” in school, we took on the awesome responsibility for making sure they are properly educated in cultural literacy. Here’s how we did it.
KC Creator: David J. Pedersen
In episode 6 of my KC Creator series, I’d like to introduce you to fantasy author David J. Pedersen. If you’re thinking that last name sounds familiar, you’d be right. He’s my husband. But I’m not the least bit biased when I say his work is highly imaginative and entertaining. Read on to find out […]
‘Ready Player One’ Shares Same Book Spirit, Different Quest
Fans of the book “Ready Player One” have been waiting expectantly for the movie for years. Now that it’s out, how does it compare to the book? Find out in this “Ready Player One” review.
Talking Tolkien: 5 Interesting Facts about J.R.R. Tolkien
What was the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s Beren and Luthien? Who did Tolkien most identify with? Discover these answers, and where you can learn more about Tolkien in Kansas City.