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Unbanned
I’m not categorically against restricting the freedom of speech, but this just seems idiotic.
Watch Out, Here She Comes
My friend (and sister) Sara, showing off some sinister-heroic chops. Can a YA paranormal adventure romance franchise be far behind? Bonus: Sam! He is working on a novel about a normal guy who, to his surprise, wins the Grand Lottery … Continue reading
Harry Potter Makes Us Sad
According to this guy. Because it’s a bummer to grow up and find out you’re just a muggle, after all. I think that’s hilarious. Reminds me of the stories I heard about Avatar, claiming that people came out of the … Continue reading
The Relevance of the Brothers Grimm
Interesting NY Times op-ed here.
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Smart Novels with Really, Really Long Plots
Two and a half cheers for Steven Erikson. I know when I write this I split my readership in half and risk losing you both. One of you is a big Erikson fan and is now offended. The other is … Continue reading
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Fans
I am sure this kind of fanbase is only weeks away from being mine.
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Trollhunter
Watched Trollhunter last night. It was fun. I don’t have anything especially insightful to say about it, but I will observe that this film is great from a high concept point of view (it’s Fablehaven, but just with Trolls, and for … Continue reading
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Smart Novels with Cool Plots
That’s what I like. I say this having just finished Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose (this must be the third time I’ve read it), which is terrific. Set aside all the cerebral stuff about the interaction among texts … Continue reading
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Congratulations!
(Notice that, even here, conflict generates interest. The best thing about this photo is the cheesed-off little gargoyle-pixie in the bottom left.)
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I Might Could Suggest a Different Text
“My text this morning is from Isaiah fifty-eight,” the priest continued, almost mumbling now, face-down in the Bible. Mutters of dissatisfaction were beginning to be voiced in the crowd. “Is not this the fast that … Continue reading
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