Tag: Books
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On Writing Prophecies in Fiction
One of the most common tropes in fantasy storytelling, as well as fictional storytelling in general, is the prophecy. It’s a useful tool; with it, you can foreshadow the events to come, more easily spur your characters into motion, and create some easy drama. How do the characters interpret the prophecy? How do they react…
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Reflecting on the First Book I Ever Wrote
I had a terrifying realization today. Let me tell you a quick story from my youth. When in the sixth grade, I was a pretty aimless kid. I never thought about my future, at least not any further than after that school day. My priorities at the time were simple: get through the day, go…
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Artemis Fowl: That Small Child is a Super Villain
Back in November of 2018, we saw the first teaser for the Artemis Fowl movie. I had been waiting for that to happen ever since I was a kid, so I was fairly excited! I wrote a short article sharing my excitement, although I was still cautious. When it came to book-to-film adaptations, Disney has…
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The Science of Sci-Fi: The Ultimate Lecture in Nerd Shit
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I have a soft spot for sci-fi. Halo is one of the most important video game franchises in my life. Books like Ender’s Game have been some of the most enjoyable reads I’ve ever had! In my youth, I was a huge sucker for series like Star Wars…
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Starsight: The Complexity of Space Wars
Don’t worry. After this, I won’t be talking about any Sanderson books for a few months. At least not until ‘The Rhythm of War’ comes out later this year. While I did have my criticisms, I ultimately did enjoy Skyward. It was an enjoyable bit of sci-fi with some strong characters and world-building. So, going…
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