Darkness - the absence of light. Or - as some writers will tell you - a clever way to make something sound interesting.
The word dark is often used to describe something mysterious. What lies in the dark is unknown. It can strike fear in the hearts of those who venture in. It can also be the catalyst for an exciting adventure. And, most recently, a way to invite avid readers into a surreal world.
In this episode, I take a deeper look at why "darkness" has become more and more popular among storytellers. How describing something as dark doesn't always mean the same thing. And how I've found ways to use dark in my own work, specifically in my book, The Road To Mars.
Enjoy!
"TMNT" and a Tale of Two Households
"Remember the Titans" and the Price of Leadership
”How To Train Your Dragon” and Dating, Courtship and ’Seeing Each Other’
”A Christmas Story” and the Bullies Who Would Take Our Joy
”Godzilla” and the Monsters We Make
”The Croods” and the Burden of Parenting
”Super Mario” and From Man to Myth to Icon
Stories I Like, Love, and Hate - ”Dystopian Edition”
Stories I Like, Love, and Hate - ”Futurism Edition”
Stories I Like, Love, and Hate - ”Aliens Edition”
End of Summer Comeback
Stories I Like, Love, and Hate - ”Dinosaurs”
Why We Relate to Villains More Than Heroes
It’s 2022 - Time for a Kick-Off Episode
EP83: The Heroes and Villains Of Our Own Lives
EP82: ”Terminator 2” and Great Father Figures
EP81_”The Sword in the Stone” and Fate vs. Destiny
EP80: ”101 Dalmatians” and the Dogs That Teach Us Human Things
Interview: Clay Myatt and ”Echoes of the Gospel in Harry Potter”
EP79: ”Pinocchio” and the Adoption of a Real Child
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