Author: JD

Fantasy and Science Fiction author.

My totally not-at-all-presumptive theory about the difference between male and female murder writers. (Also, free book!)

June 5, 2025

I certainly can’t claim to have all “female writers” figured out. But I do think there was an insight in Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation that has really helped me pinpoint a critical distinction between how male and female writers approach detective fiction. … More My totally not-at-all-presumptive theory about the difference between male and female murder writers. (Also, free book!)

Artificial Intelligence: An Insult to Life Itself.

February 19, 2024

I’ve written, before, about my admiration for the legendary animator and artist Hayao Miyazaki. He has produced some of the most moving and beautiful works of art in Japanese cinema. My personal favorite is Porco Rosso, but others are more likely familiar with his works Spirited Away or My Neighbor Totoro. Or perhaps the most … More Artificial Intelligence: An Insult to Life Itself.

Steam Next Festival Feburary 2024 (Upcoming Metroidvanias!)

February 11, 2024

I haven’t written in a while. Life’s just been… life. But! I recently played a bunch of games during the Steam Next Festival, and that reminded me of how I used to review games all the time, so I decided I’d give a quick breakdown of all the games I played. Recently, I’ve gained a new … More Steam Next Festival Feburary 2024 (Upcoming Metroidvanias!)