I read Ivanhoe two summers ago as part of a binge through British literature – that is, literature written by actual Brits, and literature about the Brits written by others. My literature course for the school year took a plunge into the Kings of Britain and the legends of Arthur, so I thought it... Continue Reading →
Good morning, everyone! (or afternoon, or evening, depending on where you live.) I'm popping into your inbox real quick because I have exciting news! My dear friend Skye Lore is getting published in a poetry anthology! Skye is an incredibly talented writer and poet. She writes fantasy and spy mysteries, as well as songs and... Continue Reading →
Andrew Klavan's Mindwar trilogy was a fun, thrilling read with powerful, lifelike characters and a plot that kept me up late at night. When Rick lost the ability to run, he came one step closer to becoming a hero. New High Score! New Record Time! Rick nodded with grim satisfaction. He laid the game controller... Continue Reading →
If you would, for a moment, take a look through this little gallery. Now, look through this one. Isn't there a part of you, when looking at the first four examples, that says, 'gosh, I could do something like that,' or 'hey, that looks like what my second grader brought home from art class yesterday.'?... Continue Reading →
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a very special surprise today -- a guest post from Mara Scudder, co-writter of the Story Fortress blog! They do absolutely great work there, analyzing popular movies, books, and television and explaining just how writers can imitate the techniques that make our favorite stories work. Mara is a Christian artist,... Continue Reading →
This book was in the same vein as Redwall -- except it's far less violent. Squeaky clean, whimsical, and filled with eternal themes, this was a book I loved, even finding it as a teenager. The Minnipins have lost their past. Long ago, the hero Gammage led them in war against the horrible Hairless Ones.... Continue Reading →
IGNITE IS GETTING A SEQUEL! Remember that YA fantasy book called Ignite that I've talked about? With Mara – a young Phoenix girl born with the power of a dying sun? It came out in August of last year, written by one of my amazing teachers from the Young Writer's Workshop, Kara Swanson. It's been... Continue Reading →
Over the past few weeks, I've made the case that language and music are proof that human beings are entirely unique as opposed to the rest of creation, that man alone has the capacity for language and that music is something engineered for man especially. Today, we'll hit my final point: art. Now, I’ve heard... Continue Reading →
Good afternoon, everyone, just dropping in with another quick article to share. I tell you, the Gospel Coalition has had some good stuff on entertainment recently, and if anything, this post is a reminder as to why it's so important to research books, especially before spending money on them. You can't just pick up anything... Continue Reading →
Ya'll -- it's NOTHING like the Netflix show. I am so glad I picked this up. The thrilling story of one boy's battle against evil set in an enchanted world of chivalry, courage, and true friendship. Sixteen-year-old Tiuri must spend hours locked in a chapel in silent contemplation if he is to be knighted the... Continue Reading →
