Cinematic genre fiction, dark mythmaking, and narrative experiments from the creator of the "Shadowdance" dark action fantasy saga—stories of power, consequence, and justice for the bad guys.
Writer Mark Wooden takes a look at geek culture, specifically music. Meet some new bands and learn how music helps influence creativity.
Welcome back to #MusicMondays, where I talk about music that inspires my “Shadowdance” action urban fantasy saga! This week it’s all about setting a mood with The Cure and their song, “Burn,” off the soundtrack to Brandon Lee’s The Crow.
Welcome back to #MusicMondays, for which I talk about music that inspires my “Shadowdance” action urban fantasy saga! This week, let’s look at the Birthday Massacre and their song, “Destroyer.”
Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a while, I know. This weekend I get to see a band whose music inspires my Shadowdance urban fantasy saga: In This Moment. Like to hear it hear it go!
Once again, time for some music that inspires! Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a bit with work and the SYFY Wire profile, but let’s get to it, shall we? Following up on my vampire pop princess, here’s a dash of Nine Inch Nails and their song, “The Wretched.”
Once again, time for some music that inspires! Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a bit with work and the SYFY Wire profile, but let’s get to it, shall we? By now, “Shadowdance” fans have read about my vampire pop princess Valentina Lorena. Worst kept secret: she’s inspired by Christina Aguilera.
Welcome, #musicmonday peeps! Continuing my look at music that inspires my “Shadowdance” urban fantasy saga. This week I’ll talk about the band Evanescence, Mozart, and the Evanescence song “Lacrymosa.”
UPDATED AUGUST 2025 I’ve talked about music that inspires my urban fantasy saga, the “Shadowdance.” Maybe you haven’t heard of the bands, or are looking to get inspired for some urban fantasy. My “Music Inspires the Shadowdance” postings will help you change that! This one is about Garbage and their song, “Push It.”
Last week I mentioned how music is an influence in the “Shadowdance” action/ urban fantasy saga. Here’s a deeper look at where the saga is going.
Music inspired my “Shadowdance” urban fantasy saga from its inception. Not only would characters be musicians, but genres of music inspired its tone. Since music is so intrinsic to the Dance, I decided on some music-related monikers for elements of the saga. I’ll explain why Garbage is the featured pic below the fold.
The “Shadowdance” urban fantasy saga is all about music. Imagine my joy when friends made theme music for the saga!
