This week I celebrate/mourn the end of an era. I list both because I’m still not sure which it is yet. But just like the Harry Potter… Read more “The End of an Era: Tolkien”
Tag: Fantasy
Kansas City’s Newest Author, J.R. Boles, Will Delight Fantasy Readers All Around
Today I would like to introduce you to a fantastic new, local author, J.R. Boles. Her book, published by iUniverse, was just released on Amazon, Barnes &… Read more “Kansas City’s Newest Author, J.R. Boles, Will Delight Fantasy Readers All Around”
Fantasy World Building: Defining Magical Characters
In the realm of Fantasy, it seems that the words mage, wizard and witch are thrown around without a lot of reference to the actual meaning of… Read more “Fantasy World Building: Defining Magical Characters”
A Monstrous Interpretation of Dracula
Last night I sat down with great anticipation to watch NBC’s Dracula. It was a perfect addition to my monstrous month of all things monster-ly! With my… Read more “A Monstrous Interpretation of Dracula”
The Meaning of a Story: Finding Solace in Writing and Reading
A story has meaning and a purpose no matter whether it is fully written (by you or by another) or in the early stages of crafting. A… Read more “The Meaning of a Story: Finding Solace in Writing and Reading”
Graveside Mementos: My Journey to Poe’s Resting Place
Over the Fourth of July weekend, I took a day trip up to Baltimore to visit the grave site of one of my favorite writers, Edgar Allan… Read more “Graveside Mementos: My Journey to Poe’s Resting Place”
Veni Vidi Vici: A Tale of Books
Friday night, my good friend KD and I decided to go to the grand opening of the new Prospero’s across from the Uptown Theater in Kansas City.… Read more “Veni Vidi Vici: A Tale of Books”
Taming the Beast Within: A Case Study
Monster Culture Series Part III (NOTE: This is the final piece of this series) The presence of the werewolf in literature can be traced back to the… Read more “Taming the Beast Within: A Case Study”
Writer vs the World 