Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Jonathan Scott GriffinWhere do I begin? Well, for starters, I’m a writer. Oh, and I’ve been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. As such I don’t completely understand humanity or the world around me. I am currently studying Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Romanian, Czech, and Swahili (primarily focusing on…Creative Writing10 min readCreative Writing10 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyIn Honor of Women’s MonthWomen’s Month is almost over, but I can’t help but share my thoughts. What is a woman? She is a mother. She is a sister. She is a daughter. She may not be all these things. In fact, a woman can be anything she wants to be. …Womens Month2 min readWomens Month2 min read
Published in Philosophical Gamer·Mar 9Member-onlyWould Plato Be a Gamer?Plato, as most people know, was a famous ancient Greek philosopher, living in the BC era, and not a compound for modeling (that would be playdough, boys and girls). Like that of his mentor Socrates, Plato was on a quest to find out the truth, for in truth therein was…Plato7 min readPlato7 min read
Published in Philosophical Gamer·Dec 20, 2022Member-onlyThe Most Beautiful Computer Games by Year: Part 1Computer games, whether they be for desktop/laptop or console, like any other art form, are capable of telling beautiful stories and functioning as beautiful works of art. Gamers have their own games that are on par with some of the great literature and classic movies. These are games that move…Computer Game9 min readComputer Game9 min read
Dec 18, 2022Member-onlyThe Dead Disney Brand and the Return of Bad News Bob IgerDisney is a childhood staple for many of us. It reminds us of the magic we felt when were children. As of late, there have been valid complaints and criticisms about how the company has been run under Bob Chapek, with the raising of park prices and the cutting of…Disney13 min readDisney13 min read
Published in Philosophical Gamer·Aug 14, 2022Member-onlyEpicurus and Harvest MoonComputer or video games tend to glorify worlds of grande adventure. There’s Mario traversing magical landscapes of deserts and pyramids, boarding airships, and going down pipes that lead to dungeons and seas, all in his quest to save Princess Peach Toadstool from the dragon Bowser. Or perhaps you suit Samus…Computer Games8 min readComputer Games8 min read
Published in Word by Word: An Author’s Journey·Sep 29, 2021Member-onlyJournaling to Become an Effective WriterNote: This article is from my old Wordpress blog. I have since slightly modified it, and I need to get back into journaling. In our daily lives with our busy schedules, taking time to journal, especially when we are already writers, seems like a waste of time when we could…Journaling3 min readJournaling3 min read
Published in Word by Word: An Author’s Journey·Sep 29, 2021Member-onlyThe Uncomfortable Heights of Being a WriterJust sit down at the computer (or the typewriter) and type out your story. It sounds simple enough. But if that’s the case, why can it be so hard to be motivated? On the surface, it would appear that the problem is laziness. At least that’s what I used to…French Graphic Novels3 min readFrench Graphic Novels3 min read
Published in Word by Word: An Author’s Journey·Sep 3, 2021Member-onlyDeleted but Maybe Not Forgotten: Recovering Your Manuscript Lost in LimboYou work hard on your manuscript. Maybe it’s a children’s book, cute and charming like something Maurice Sendake would write. Maybe it’s a novella, something compact and powerful like Fahrenheit 451. Maybe it’s something grander, say a novel over a thousand pages, the next War and Peace. However, human nature…Crashed Computer4 min readCrashed Computer4 min read
Published in Word by Word: An Author’s Journey·Aug 28, 2021Member-onlyWings to Carry Us Ch1: Rough DraftThis story is copyright by Jonathan Scott Griffin. It’s also a rough draft, so don’t expect perfection. Rather, enjoy the process as I develop as a writer. Image: Dragon by Сергей Панасенко-Михалкин. Wikimedia Commons. Oreterus had no way of knowing from his location, but he was in no danger from…Fantasy20 min readFantasy20 min read
