by msk | Jun 18, 2023 | Fantasy Deep Dives, Tropes & Worldbuilding
Yesterday, I noticed a kid, probably about 11 or 12 reading The Silver Chair on the subway. I was tempted to give him a thumbs up but given that he was traveling alone on a NYC subway I kept my well-wishes to myself. I was about the same age when I first launched into...
by msk | Jun 14, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Today, let’s get celestial and talk about a theme that’s been fluttering around in fantasy fiction for ages. Do you see we’re I’m headed? Angels! Angels, with their wings and halos, have been a mainstay in fantasy literature, soaring through numerous...
by msk | Jun 11, 2023 | Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Guest post by Angel Mirant Merman Rising by M.S. Kaminsky. Kaminsky has penned the book he would have loved to read as a teen—blending action and fantasy with a tender, nuanced exploration of affection between two young men. The tale centers around seventeen-year-old...
by msk | Jun 7, 2023 | Harry Potter
One of the most iconic symbols from the wizarding world of Harry Potter is the Golden Snitch. This tiny, fluttering ball, while seemingly inconsequential, carries significant weight in the enchanting universe J.K. Rowling has woven. What is the Golden Snitch? Why,...
by msk | Jun 4, 2023 | Fantasy Deep Dives, Tropes & Worldbuilding
Ah, leprechauns, those wee folk of lore, and their standing in the magical pantheon. Have you ever pondered why our elfin friends, in their radiant green attire and twinkling eyes, aren’t taken as seriously as their mystical brethren like dragons, wizards, or...
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