I haven't seen much of a view beyond the TV screen in the last week. I had a vasectomy last Thursday and have spent most of the weekend doing as close to absolute nothing as possible. For those who have not had a vasectomy, it basically amounts to paying good money to feel like I have been kicked between the legs.
That being said, while I can't physically move, my mind has been using the miracle of a free Amazon Prime trial to relive some great shows... and explore a few new vistas. My eldest daughter is delighted that I finally caught up with RWBY (If you like anime, it comes highly recommended). I rewatched much of the old Batman animated series from the early 90s. Mark Hamill has got to be one of the greatest voice actors of all time. His Joker is just phenomenal!
Part of what's so great about his Joker is that, even if you know Mark Hamill's voice, you'd never know that was him behind the clown. He creates a whole new persona with his voice and it criminally frolics down Gotham alleys where Luke Skywalker would never tread. There's something to be said for that approach in writing as well: to let the character's voice run wild beyond the author. My books can only hold so much of my normal voice before they grow stale. But if I'm willing to throw back my head and practice laughing maniacally before I start writing a scene.... well, the sky is the limits.
If you haven't read Frostbite, I can't recommend it strongly enough. Catch up in the series... and get ready for the oncoming maniacal laughter in Two Wizard Roulette and beyond.