I've been reading the PvP webcomic for many years and I've met the creator Scott Kurtz a couple of times at signings and conventions.  I have to say I admire how he has been able to turn his creative ability into a career and he seems like a down-to-earth person. He recently wrote a post that I really enjoyed and something which I should try to take to heart as I endeavor to become a writer.

I need to remember that stories are important.

http://pvponline.com/news/stories-are-important

Here's an example of Scott's artwork from a spin-off, D&D-inspired comic called Table Titans.  If you like table-top RPGs and a fun fantasy story, give it a read.

A funny video that shows some interesting human psychology.  Watch it to the very end :)

What's in the box?

Battle Suits: Turtles by Space Corsair & painted by flags_of_war!

It's kind of amazing how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continues to appeal fans over the years.  There's something about those reptilian, Japanese weapon-wielding, Classical artist-christened characters that just fascinate people :)

Here are some cool TMNT miniatures created by Space Corsair and painted by flags-of-war.  The paint job really brings out the amazing details in those miniatures.  My experiences with model building as a youth showed how I could never paint anything with such precision, much less sculpt such awesome figures, so I'm always impressed to see this kind of artistry. 



Battle Suits: Turtles by Space Corsair Painted by flags_of_war!

I think I've switched gears to trying to write a longer novel.   I may do it under another pen name, but I expect I'll still want to write erotic horror/erotic comedy with this pen name.  I think time management is the thing that I need to work out.

In the meantime, I've been ignoring time management with web surfing and thought I share a couple of canine-related laughs.

Succubi Image of the Week 444

Succubi Image of the Week 444: Tera reviews a really excellent piece of succubus art.  The artwork is one of my favorites too :)  It really makes one imagine what kind of story led up to the scene.  It might be fun to try to write that, but I'm already just trying to get my own ideas out on the keyboard.

I don't want to forget the artist is Violic Chen.  Great work!

The old saying 'Laughter is good for the soul' is not only wise, but there is medical evidence backing up the notion. Here's a nice 2009 review of some published studies:

Scientific Research Stuff!

I particularly like "if laughter does, in fact, decrease stress hormones, this would be one mechanism that might explain the proposed connection between laughter and immune function, and from there to improved health outcomes."

I guess you need to be a science nerd to find this interesting, so let's get to a laugh.

Lyanna Mormont from the Game of Thrones cable series is rapidly becoming the new Chuck Norris of the Internet. Many memes with her just recycle old Chuck Norris ones, but I really liked this original one:




Hope this gives a chuckle. And the funniest part of her being a meme is that the actress' last name is Ramsay (A joke only GOT fans will get).

I think I'll start re-posting more funny stuff I find to get more active on this blog. Plus it will help keep that stress hormone reduction mechanism going.

Happy 4th of July or post-Canada Day or just Happy Monday! 

Here are some fireworks - Everyone loves fireworks (except some dogs and nocturnal flying creatures)