I write for Cinefex, a bimonthly magazine devoted to motion picture visual effects. In 2016, one of the many films I covered was Star Trek Beyond. Want to know how I tackled it? I’ll tell you. First up, a few facts and figures. My Star Trek Beyond article was 8,300 words long, about average for the … Continue reading Writing “Star Trek” for Cinefex with Scrivener
Cinefex 153 – High Octane Aliens
Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror flick Alien is probably my favourite film of all time. So imagine how thrilled I was to get the gig covering Alien: Covenant for the new issue of Cinefex. Since the average Cinefex article runs to about 26 pages (yes, we really do dig deep with our stories), that's a big gig. As … Continue reading Cinefex 153 – High Octane Aliens
There’s a Big Ape On My Desk
However, I do know that I watched King Kong again on VHS tape not long after I’d developed an unhealthy passion for animation and visual effects – specifically, after viewing a documentary on the making of The Empire Strikes Back. As I recall, this early version of the now-familiar “Special Features” section of your average … Continue reading There’s a Big Ape On My Desk
The Dreamsmiths Unleashed by Cinefex
My Cinefex assignments usually require me to peek behind the scenes on the latest feature films. This issue, my task was a little different. Inspired by the recent boom in virtual reality, the editorial team decided it was high time we took a look at the brave new world of immersive entertainment. As a VR … Continue reading The Dreamsmiths Unleashed by Cinefex
“The Lost Realm” Cover Choice
I'm spoiled for choice. Having just received the German and Czech editions of The Lost Realm, my fantasy novel for young readers, I just can't decide which cover I prefer. Do you have a favourite? The Lost Realm is the second volume in the ongoing Crown of Three series, written under the pseudonym J.D. Rinehart. The final volume … Continue reading “The Lost Realm” Cover Choice
Cinefex 150 – Arrival and Allied
Looking for an extra stocking filler this Christmas? Then try the latest issue of Cinefex. It’s packed with meaty behind-the-scenes articles on four of this season’s biggest movies – Doctor Strange, Arrival, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Allied. As soon as Arrival landed on my assignment list for this issue, I went … Continue reading Cinefex 150 – Arrival and Allied
Cinefex 149 – Chariots and Spaceships
It’s in a mild state of dizziness that I’m announcing the publication of Cinefex 149, the latest edition of the world’s leading visual effects magazine. Why so dizzy? Because not only have I just submitted my two articles for the following issue 150, but I’m about to launch into wall-to-wall interviews for issue 151! Issue … Continue reading Cinefex 149 – Chariots and Spaceships
“The Lost Realm” – Review Roundup
The reviews are stacking up on Goodreads for The Lost Realm, the sequel to Crown of Three, my fantasy novel for middle grade readers. In fact, the book has a 4.4 out of 5 stars rating on the popular bibliophile's website. Here's what a couple of readers have to say: Somewhat darker than the first, but an excellent read. … Continue reading “The Lost Realm” – Review Roundup
Amazing Stories Reviews “Dragoncharm”
Amazing Stories has posted a review of my novel Dragoncharm, recently reissued as a special edition ebook. In addition to sharing some insightful thoughts on the challenges of writing from the point of view of non-human characters, reviewer Ira Nayman also has some nice things to say about the book: Edwards’ masterstroke is showing how both sides succumb … Continue reading Amazing Stories Reviews “Dragoncharm”
Warp Speed and “Warcraft” in Cinefex
Cinefex 148 has hit newsstands at warp speed, with four big articles on four big movies: Star Trek Beyond, Warcraft, Independence Day: Resurgence and The Legend of Tarzan. With two stories on my plate for this issue, I started out by tackling Warcraft. I started work at the beginning of April 2016, figuring that since the film more or less wrapped … Continue reading Warp Speed and “Warcraft” in Cinefex
Graham Edwards – Author & Journalist 