Well, as 2006 marches on and I continue to make good on my foretold projects, I want to invite folks to check out the recently launched entertainment or "Highfalutin" Edition and Solipsism Edition of my column The Philodoxer.

The first one, published at WorldFamousComics.com, focuses on the arts and sometimes politics,*** exploring my thoughts on writing, publishing, important historical texts, and the various sources of entertainment available for our viewing, listening, and reading pleasure. For Star Wars fans, today sees the publication of "Revenge of the Novelization," offering my thoughts on novelizations in general and specifically an in-depth review of the Revenge of the Sith novel by Matthew Stover.

The so-called Solipsism Edition of The Philodoxer can be found on my MySpace.com profile page. The writing here is for a more mature audience (or immature, depending on your point of view ) and explores... well, me. Hence the tongue-in-cheek title.^^^ Here, Star Wars fans can enjoy the essay "Heroes," in which I reflect on the unexpected baggage that comes with being a Star Wars author as I stumble upon an idealistic fan who apparently holds my Star Wars work in very high esteem!

For those wondering, a philodoxer is just like a philosopher but, dude, like totally the opposite. The Philodoxer column originated back in my college days when, in need of a name for my op-ed column in the university newspaper, I thought I'd take a jab at my professors by putting a little spin on the literal meaning of the word philosopher ("lover of wisdom") and substituting the Greek word doxa ("opinion") for sophia ("wisdom"). Academia humor... hilarious.

Anyway, presto ..."lover of opinion"!

Sounds way cooler in Greek, I know.

So swing by and check em out, folks! As more Star Wars-related topics emerge at these columns, I'll post the links here. ~ Abel G. Peņa

Revenge of the Novelization

THX 1138: A Great Movie and a Terrible Book

Spaceballs: The Book Review!

Heroes

Did Somebody Say... Cosplay?

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*** "Highfalutin [hahy-fuh-loot-n]: pompous; bombastic; haughty; pretentious." (dictionary.com)

^^^ "Solipsism [sol-ip-siz-uhm]: 1. The theory that the self is the only thing that can be known and verified. 2. The theory or view that the self is the only reality." (dictionary.com).

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