fantasy

  • Is the Writer Always a Romantic?

    Let’s start with the definition of to romanticize, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “to make romantic : treat as idealized or heroic.” I would argue that authors of fictional novels and stories are almost obligated to be natural-born romantics. What… Continue reading

    Is the Writer Always a Romantic?
  • A rose for a rose

    Why is the medieval fairy tale so enchanting even in our modern times? The two key archetypes in these stories are the knight and the maiden. The former represents chivalry, honour, and a pledge to service and duty. The latter:… Continue reading

    A rose for a rose
  • Artemis Fowl and how I learned to stop worrying and love all things faerie

    While taking yet another box of my junk (ahem…I mean treasures), that I had temporarily housed in my parent’s basement, I came across a book I hadn’t seen in a while, “Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer. For all us 90’s… Continue reading

    Artemis Fowl and how I learned to stop worrying and love all things faerie