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Writing to inspire
When I was younger, I was the kid who loved to read. I was not the daring kid who jumped around on rocks or climbed trees. Hell, I was...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Jun 25, 20183 min read
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The depression of finishing a novel
Over the weekend I saw a 60 Minutes piece where they interviewed the legendary spy author John le Carre. I have not read any of his...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Sep 20, 20174 min read
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On Writing: about the dark stuff
My new novel Storyland (available for pre-order now in print & Kindle formats- FYI) delves into some of the darkest territory I have yet...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Sep 6, 20174 min read
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Let's Talk the New Doctor
So, that beautiful young woman there is the actress Jodie Whittaker. I became a fan when I was watching the first season of the BBC show...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Jul 26, 20173 min read
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OPINION: the 10 Best Superhero Movies Ever
With the release of two separate superhero movies in 2017 alone, my list of favorite superhero movies has changed. Who cares? I have no...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Jun 23, 20174 min read
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Two Small Horror Films to Add to Your List
These days, the smaller budget films in the horror genre that come and go, can still be found and enjoyed right from the comfort of your...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Jun 7, 20173 min read
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One Gets it Right, One Doesn't: A Look at Guardians vs. Suicide Squad
OK, if you have not seen Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 2 or Suicide Squad, stop reading right now. If you are one of those namby-pambees...
Bryan W. Alaspa
May 15, 20176 min read
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Remember To Leave a Review at Amazon
Leaving a review is so important for those of us who look to sell books through Amazon. So, have you bought a book lately? Like it? Then,...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Apr 7, 20171 min read
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The 10 Best Movies of 2016
2016 was a great year for movies. It was a crappy year for a lot of other things, but when I was putting together this list, I had 11...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Jan 2, 20174 min read
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The Bully In Chief Will Never Be My President
I don't like to get political on here. My wife goes crazy when I do. It hurts sales! It is true. I want to be an author for everyone. I...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Nov 13, 20167 min read
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Never Forget, But Always Move Forward
Of course, like everyone, I remember where I was that morning. I have even written about it before. It was one of those days just like...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Sep 11, 20163 min read
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REVIEW: Ronald Malfi's The Night Parade
I first became aware of author Ronald Malfi when a whole buncha my friends started recommending his book Floating Staircase. I got the...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Sep 2, 20163 min read
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Today I Turn 45: So What Have I Learned?
I was born on June 15, 1971, at about 2:30 in the morning. Things were a lot different then and I grew up a child of the 70s and 80s. I...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Jun 15, 20165 min read
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Oh That Teen Angst: Writing YA Stories
When I first got the idea for my novel, Sapphire, I had no intention of making it a YA story. I had been watching a TV show about ghost...
Bryan W. Alaspa
Mar 16, 20163 min read
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Why This Writer Writes
It is one of the questions I get asked: Why do you write? This is especially true when people find out that my books, novels and stories...
Bryan Alaspa
Mar 4, 20162 min read
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