Story Star Gifts

"Unfortunately, they keep their shades drawn in that particular galaxy."

For his next book, he would write an epic novel of the sea.

"I like movies that resemble my life, so I don't feel like I'm wasting time watching a movie."

'It's a novel based on a movie adapted from a magazine article that was inspired by a video game.'

Mother Goose Spoilers

"Marlowe filled the crooked gumshoe full of lead. He watched the smoke from his .38 coil in the air as he… mommy’s behind me, isn’t she?"

Roald Dahl's books updated for modern sensitivities.

The book that will not be denied!

Reading room

"Dad, if there's a plot to the universe, can you see any spoilers?"

ALMOST SLEEPING BEAUTY

STRIP Hambone: Computer addict

Hollywood 1860 - "The Dickens screenplay's good but I'd like to bring in Thackery for a rewrite.."

"Oh yes, I proudly served."

"How do I turn off my camera so no one stares?"

'Once upon a time...'

"Wow! Talk about a game-changer!"

"The first thing I'll do as prince is take frog legs off the menu."

Clara had come a long way from those readings at the public library.

Now playing 'Downsized and out' - a movie based on Ed Benson's resume.

George Lucas

"This giant, Jack, did he touch you in any way?"

Chairs read 'Director (movie)' and 'Director (sycophantic DVD extras)'.

"Cholesterol medicine commercial, Take 3. This time, try to sound less horrified when you say, 'May cause heart to explode through ears'."

"Maybe a career as a tour guide wasn't for you."

"Is this 'Alternative Universe' stuff, or what?"

Adapt a highway, sponsored by the Screenwriter's Guild.

'I'll publish it if you include a character obviously based on me.'

"Once upon a time, in a land far away...."

'Once upon a time there were some me with big sticks, and these men, they said to everyone else...'

"Brick, Eh? Well, sorry to blow your house down but these days it's not wise to be so invested in stability."

"Why do you think I'm spending too much time in front of my computer?"