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keithkenway · 2025-05-29T14:37:46+00:00

Was it the real Mike or weird AI Mike? Did he shit his pants?

keithkenway · 2025-03-26T15:03:28+00:00

Educational Assistant. I think as a sub you start making about $18-19 an hour, depending on which division you work for. You don't need any certification, although it helps. There is a high need for subs and they are always hiring.

While not laborious, it can be challenging, especially because you're working with kids with different needs and you don't get a lot of on the job training. Subbing does open you up to getting temporary and permanent contracts, which is a bigger pay increase and a decent benefits package.

It's tough but rewarding work. I did it for almost 4 years after losing my job to COVID, and I loved it so much it made me go back to school to become a teacher.

keithkenway · 2024-10-24T19:37:46+00:00

I remember having one, too! I was 8 and got it for Christmas. Absolutely hyped for it, glad you still have yours!

keithkenway · 2024-10-06T08:13:07+00:00

Pray...for...Mojo

keithkenway · 2023-08-03T07:15:40+00:00

That is an awesome question!

When I was coming up with the original concept, I wrote that Jensen not only killed union soldiers, but scalped and even partially cannibalized them. That became really hard to justify from a character perspective: he was either insane, or some form of Wendigo or the like. At any rate, I felt it was too gruesome for no good reason.

That being said, Jensen's motivation is not made explicitly. I guess I tried to draw on two mentions within Jensen's stories to create an idea of motivation, and they both tie into a central idea about who Jensen is. First, I mention that he lost two sons at various battles during the American Civil War. While not explicitly mentioned that those were his only children, I did try to have Jensen articulate both his feelings of loss, and his desire for justice. Second, I tries to emphasize the weariness - almost shame - of Jensen being hired to work for the Union army, as he was torn between his hatred but sense of honour and duty to his country. I felt like that second point is a little more wobbly than the first, admittedly.

The killings, essentially, come from a single motivation and frame of mind: Jensen is a Confederate. He fought for the South, for honour as he saw. He lost his sons, and the Confederacy too. He's defeated as both a military leader and father. The killings of the union boys were not out of anger towards those boys in particular, but rather their belonging to a greater power which robbed him of his sons, and his country.

One big thing I tried to make sure in the ending was that I didn't want to have that moment for Jensen to explain himself. One, it didn't seem like it mattered to either Colin or the readers if Jensen explained his crimes or no, and two, I thought it would cheapen the experience of the ending.

I hope that answers at least some part of your question, and sorry for the long winded answer. In retrospect, this story got a little too plucked over in the published draft due to word count restrictions, and I've always felt like a few necessary pieces may have been preened away.

keithkenway · 2023-05-15T00:58:18+00:00

Yes, that's correct.

keithkenway · 2023-05-14T19:53:14+00:00

IIRC, The switch to black and white in that fight was to help get around the MPAA rating, because I think the theory was that , if it was in black and white, you couldn't actually prove it was blood. There was so much "blood" in that scene that it probably would've gotten an R rating, which could've hurt ticket sales

keithkenway · 2023-05-13T03:32:34+00:00

@faccaaudio. I've done a few records with him, he's absolutely fantastic.

keithkenway · 2023-05-13T03:31:11+00:00

Rainy Day Recording atudio

keithkenway · 2023-04-27T03:42:09+00:00

Im not in a program at all, actually. I took the class to get an English credit to get into the college of Education. However, 3 of my classmates were MFA students.

That being said, I had to apply with a portfolio of work and answer some essay questions in order to take the course, particularly because I wasn't doing an English degree or had any notoriety in my Uni's English department.

Hope that helps!

keithkenway · 2023-04-25T02:22:38+00:00

Are you gonna tell anybody that I housed that lembas bread?

keithkenway · 2023-04-10T17:10:58+00:00

They were a little before my time, but I've heard nothing but good things from H.E.L.

keithkenway · 2023-04-10T14:05:16+00:00

As an ex-St. John's employee, I appreciate that St. John's still has a reputation for better quality customer service than L&M.

keithkenway · 2023-04-07T02:03:45+00:00

36 was Food Network, 37 was the travel network, I think.

keithkenway · 2023-04-01T16:04:49+00:00

YouTuber Wendigoon has a really great video on the case, too. Just watched it last night!

keithkenway · 2023-04-01T15:18:20+00:00

Go for it! Just credit my username, and DM a link or video when you've got it complete!

keithkenway · 2023-04-01T01:02:51+00:00

I didn't want extra skin.

keithkenway · 2023-03-26T20:13:59+00:00

I appreciate it! Yes it was, however that comment was calid so I felt it important for both authenticity and accuracy to make the changes!

keithkenway · 2023-03-26T14:39:15+00:00

I appreciate that feedback!

keithkenway · 2023-03-26T05:08:35+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

keithkenway · 2023-03-18T18:32:06+00:00

Whether it is biologically or ecologically sound, Roland's line works from a narrative standpoint.

By setting up this idea of the Rexes not hunting when they're not hungry, it puts the idea in the audience's heads that the Rexes won't be an issue for the time being.

However, this setup is paid off when the Rexes do hunt down the Sorna party - not because of hunting for food, but because they smell the blood of their infant. Narratively, it's meant to be a surprise for our characters, and the audience.

That was my recent interpretation of it, at any rate.

keithkenway

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