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Writing Pitfalls: Pacing
Unlike with some things like dialogue or grammar, pacing in a novel is not that easy to fix. Every author writes differently (obviously) so of course everyone is going to make different mistakes. The...
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My Interview with David Litwack
David Litwack is the author of (amongst other books) Along the Watchtower, a story of a wounded soldier’s long journey to recovery. He alternates between a fantasy prince Frederick struggling to save...
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Why I, a Woman, Enjoy ‘Game of Thrones’
Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t watched the first four seasons of Game of Thrones, don’t read this and get mad at me. In some places online (as well as in the real world), there’s this idea that of...
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The Hunger Games and The Third Servile War
The Third Servile War is probably one of the most famous wars you’ve never heard of. What I mean by that is that everyone knows about Spartacus’ rebellion from the movie Spartacus, but few people know...
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“Fairy Lovers” and Still More Weird Search Terms
Yep, it’s that time once again folks: time to round up all of the weird search terms! If you’ve missed the previous installments of my weird search term series, here they are: 1. “Why do People Hate...
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Forgotten Figures: Aurelian
Lucius Domitius Aurelianus—Aurelian to modern scholars—is one of the most famous men you’ve never heard of. What I mean by that is he is remembered as an absolutely amazing Emperor within Roman...
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Forgotten Figures: Zenobia
Of all of the people to cross paths (and swords) with the Romans during their thousand year empire, Zenobia of Palmyra in particular stands out. She has long been overshadowed by the more famous women...
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The Mad Reviewer Reading and Reviewing Challenge 2015 Sign Up
Well, last year’s reading challenge is over so now it’s time for the 2015 Mad Reviewer Reading & Reviewing Challenge. A huge thank you goes to the amazing Diantha Jones for designing the lovely...
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My 2015 Blogging Goals
Yesterday I looked back at my 2014 blogging goals post and was happy to discover that I actually achieved most of what I set out to do. In part due to luck, but also due to hard work and the fact that...
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Forgotten Figures: Imhotep
No, this Imhotep is not the priest from The Mummy (1999). Imhotep was an ancient Egyptian man who took a simple enough idea that had developed over the centuries and turned it up a notch to create...
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Further Thoughts on One Star Reviews
After Saturday’s lively discussion some interesting points were brought up in the comment thread that I’d like to address while talking about some of the wider talking points surrounding one star...
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The Best and Worst of February 2015
February flew by in the blink of an eye for me. I don’t know why because I wasn’t particularly busy or anything but it just did. I suppose that’s a good thing because I’m super-excited about my...
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My Least Favourite Book Tropes: Part Three
In parts one and two of this series I described some of the tropes that most annoy me and I’m going to continue in that griping tradition for part three. It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these...
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The Game of Thrones Rape Problem
*Obviously a triggery subject so take care in reading on. **Also, I will be using language far more foul than I usually do because I will be quoting directly from the show. ***Spoilers are present up...
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My Interview with Amanda Hocking
Amanda Hocking is the best-selling author of the Trylle trilogy, the Watersong series and now the Trylle spin-off the Kanin Chronicles. She’s one of the most famous examples of self-published...
View ArticleFurther Thoughts on One Star Reviews
After Saturday’s lively discussion some interesting points were brought up in the comment thread that I’d like to address while talking about some of the wider talking points surrounding one star...
View ArticleThe Best and Worst of February 2015
February flew by in the blink of an eye for me. I don’t know why because I wasn’t particularly busy or anything but it just did. I suppose that’s a good thing because I’m super-excited about my...
View ArticleMy Least Favourite Book Tropes: Part Three
In parts one and two of this series I described some of the tropes that most annoy me and I’m going to continue in that griping tradition for part three. It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these...
View ArticleThe Game of Thrones Rape Problem
*Obviously a triggery subject so take care in reading on. **Also, I will be using language far more foul than I usually do because I will be quoting directly from the show. ***Spoilers are present up...
View ArticleMy Interview with Amanda Hocking
Amanda Hocking is the best-selling author of the Trylle trilogy, the Watersong series and now the Trylle spin-off the Kanin Chronicles. She’s one of the most famous examples of self-published...
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