by msk | Jul 4, 2023 | Tropes & Worldbuilding
Let’s talk about a fascinating aspect of literature that we often overlook – the mystical themes that run through Young Adult fiction. First and foremost, we cannot begin this discussion without mentioning the iconic Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S....
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 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 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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