by msk | Jul 1, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Hollywood’s siren call has lured many a young adult novel into the tantalizing realm of television. Yet, as any siren worth her sea-salt knows, the journey can sometimes be as perilous as navigating Scylla and Charybdis. Grab your popcorn and prepare for a tour...
by msk | Jun 28, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Picture this: tumbleweeds rolling across a deserted street, the distant echo of a lone cowboy’s boots on the wooden saloon floor, and the jingle-jangle of spurs, all woven together by the mournful tune of a harmonica. These are the signature sounds of the...
by msk | Jun 24, 2023 | Book Recommendations, Fantasy Deep Dives
Whether it’s an unlikely couple bridging the chasm between warring kingdoms or the smoldering glances exchanged amidst a dragon-scorched battlefield, the enthralling genre of fantasy romance presents a fusion of the exhilarating and the passionate. It’s...
by msk | Jun 21, 2023 | Mermaids & Ocean Fantasy
Mermaids have been making waves in the world of young adult fiction, and not in the ‘Disney’s Ariel singing on a rock’ kind of way (the 2023 release earns a ‘closer but not quite’ award and I’ll have a full review soon). The...
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...
by msk | May 31, 2023 | Authors, Fantasy Deep Dives, Uncategorized
Welcome to my mini deeo dive into the enthralling world of Jim Butcher’s fiction. Known for his captivating blend of fantasy, action, and intrigue, Butcher is a master of constructing vividly imaginative realms populated by compelling, relatable characters. I...
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