RAPIER

In case you haven't quite got the picture, Jacques is Basil Fawlty without the bubbling repression, rapier sarcasm or funny walk and without those, all you have is a droning tyrant.

Colonel Doctor Irina Spalko was working for the KGB as an agent, a skilled fencer, combatant, along with being a psychic, and a dominatrix. The weapon of choice, a rapier. Irina was an infamous leader, and a great Halloween costume.

A poem

oday the loudest Republican voices (and boy are they loud) virtually wet themselves with excitement every time they eviscerate someone who agrees to be their "idiot" of the moment. Seems they can't wait to crow about their rapier like tongue lashings.

Renaissance Festivals are fairs that celebrate medieval times with costumed characters, entertainment, food, dancing, music and frivolity. There are several Renaissance faires in Washington State.

Paper examines Hamlet by William Shakespeare

"...And Justice for All" couldn't be a more sarcastic title, perfectly condemning the atrocities and lack of justice portrayed in this thrillingly brilliant courtroom drama.

An analysis of the question of whether Maxim De Winter is the progeny of such gothic precursors as Rochester and Heathcliff.

I have taken my short story, Love At First Sight, rewritten and incorporated it into a book I am creating. Please offer any constructive criticism I can use to make my writing better. I have received great input on my previous submissions.

A brief comentary on the newly emerging exercise of political power

A hopefully humorous, but tongue in cheek respone to a content producer who graciously took the time and made the effort to ofer her apprisal of an article I was fortunate to have published by Associated Content.

This is a short story of two characters I am using in a fantasy novel I am writing. This story was submitted to the Writers of the Future contest.

A bookish, reclusive boy in Alexander I's Russia makes something of himself, despite his parents best efforts.

Tips and tricks for customizing your Bard in Everquest 2.

Short Story

Modern competitive fencing, while it does still have roots in the classical swordplay of the sixteen and seventeen hundreds, has evolved into a new form reflecting the needs of the sport.

Information about renaissance fairs held in California during October and November; including dates, times, locations, ticket prices, and highlights

Information about renaissance fairs held in California during the months of July and August; including locations, times, dates, ticket prices, and highlights

This album features Lennon's songwriting skills and some great musicians. It also has a personal attack on Paul McCartney.

A close look at the role of deception in the deaths of Hamlet's main characters.

Harley Boggs, Hamilton Boggs, Senior's father, finds himself shopping in an old friend's Indiana hardware store for a birthday gift (!) for his toddler grandson, Ham Junior. Something very odd happens, then, on his drive home - only he has no idea what.

Gay activists and pro-gays cannot offer substantial evidence to support their lifestyle, because there is none. But there is plenty of evidence against it. The present gay tactic or silencing anyone who opposes them will one day turn full circle!

A list of five blogs with short commentary as to why they are good sources of information for writers about the publishing business.

Two men meet on a field of honor, their blades at ready. In a moment, they will be at each other, each trying desperately to find a weakness in their opponent's defense so that their blade might find it's mark.