Blog Changes For any of you longtime readers, the blog is experiencing an overhaul at the moment. You can expect changes in formatting and style. I've opted for a simpler, smoother website with less fluff and easier reading for your eyes—particularly on mobile. I'm weighing the upgrade to a business plan on WordPress, which would …
Month: March 2022
Blog Overhaul
Hello, everyone. I've been trying to update my blog recently. It's been running into some technical issues with WordPress's systems. Stand by and I'll get it fixed as soon as I hear back from them.
Fantasy Food in Fiction
"Sure enough, when they entered the Gryffindor common room it exploded with cheers and yells again. There were mountains of cakes and flagons of pumpkin juice and butterbeer on every surface. —Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Everybody loves a good feast. Even better, readers salivate (quite literally) over feasts in fiction. The best …
The Father Figure in Fiction
When you think of a father figure, what comes to mind? Someone tough and brave? Unbeatable? Or perhaps less pleasant thoughts. The father figure can be a very subjective experience. It's also a useful trope in storytelling. Mothers influence tradition too, in different but substantial ways than fathers. But that's a post for another time..... …
Ebooks versus Print
Ebook or hardcover? I've always preferred print, but since COVID, my interest in ebooks has increased. I've come to appreciate the advantages of ebooks versus print. Below, I'll share my thoughts and experiences with both. Print: the Tradition I grew up reading in my father's library of fantasy novels. He kept stacks neatly on his …
Ethereal Seals 
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