Joe Vasicek

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein

When I started this book, I was a little bit surprised that it’s such a famous sci fi book–the story wasn’t that strong, and there were a couple of flaws that even the Quark writing group would pick up on pretty quickly. By the time I finished it, however, it gave me the urge to… Continue reading Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein

I was wrong…

I have come to a realization about self-consciousness and writing…

Sanderson on Story Ideas

Here is some more advice from Brandon Sanderson’s English 318 class at BYU…

Quark Writing Group Flier 2008

Check out the link below! It’s a copy of the writing group flier for this year! Many thanks to Aiwe for the artwork! Here’s what to do…download the flier, print it out, and post it up wherever you want! Especially if you’re in the Provo/Orem area–we want to attract BYU aspiring writers who love Science… Continue reading Quark Writing Group Flier 2008

Progress and sadness

First, I wish to note with great sadness the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley. He was a great man who had a deep and lasting impact on my life. I don’t doubt that he is in a better place, reunited with his wife, but for me, here on Earth, it is still very sad. … Continue reading Progress and sadness

A new hypothesis on the infrequency of dating

I ran into a friend / old roommate at the library just now. He greeted me by saying “so, you’re as lame as me for not being on a date Friday night?” He then proceeded to give a very interesting hypothesis as to the meaning of this…