Romance, as I write it

Romance, as I write it

Steven Bentsen Retired Evil Mastermind A reinterpretation of the word and genre. Love is at the core of my existence. I wish everyone could and would treat each other with love and respect, but sadly I’m fully aware that’s impossible. When I escape into the fantasy of...
Steve’s Opinion: The Strain

Steve’s Opinion: The Strain

Steven Bentsen Retired Evil Mastermind Bioterror meets Vampire and they have an apocalypse baby. For those of you who’ve stopped by my blog before, this may seem like a departure from my norm, and you’d be right. Often I use this forum as a place to share thoughts and...
True to Character

True to Character

Steven Bentsen Retired Evil Mastermind I don’t just listen to them, I surrender my mind. When asked the meaning of a story, or the point I was trying to make, I start to feel uncomfortable. Perhaps there was a message or emotional wellspring I drew from as the author...
My comfort zone

My comfort zone

Steven Bentsen Retired Evil Mastermind There’s nothing in the box, and while there are many like it, this one is mine. I’ve been trying my best and staying strong for what feels like ages. No matter the pain, trouble, challenges, or problems that crop up, I attempt to...
Storyteller first, author second

Storyteller first, author second

Steven Bentsen Retired Evil Mastermind Storyteller (noun) – someone who tells stories (duh) Author (noun) – a writer of a book, article, or report (seems incomplete) As a child, I tried to make sense of this world, as most of us do. My parents and family...
Life is messy

Life is messy

Steven Bentsen Retired Evil Mastermind Get real. Get dirty. Might as well get real dirty while you’re at it. When I was a kid I liked to dig holes in the yard, play in the mud, climb trees, and wound up with my fair share of skinned knees. Tasted my own blood,...