reading
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Mary Shelley: An Introduction & Her Dream
Mary Godwin was born August 30, 1797 in Somers Town, London, to an unconventional family. While only one of her parents survived to bring her up, the unorthodox nature of her environment must have soaked into her as she entered womanhood, for she went on to live a life just as scandalous.
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Guest Post: Author Brittany Fichter on PRINCESS OF THE SILENT MOOR
We see a sad, sweet girl isolated with an old woman on a lonely moor, and a poor, besotted dwarf who wants to save her. Despite falling far short of the stereotypical fairy tale hero, as his body is weak and his tongue has been kept mute for as long as he can remember, this dwarf…
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Review: A Thousand Heartbeats
There’s something about Cass’ writing—I really think it is the “color” she adds to her characters—but the book made me nostalgic. It felt like I was listening to Love Story for the first time, as I was introduced to Annika and Lennox.
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Review: The Ballad of Perilous Graves
Set in New Orleans, The Ballad of Perilous Graves is a love letter to that noble city. It teases from the historical woodwork elements of magic so convincing that one could believe Nola is actually like that.
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Review: A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry
Echoes of Dickens shimmer between the lines of this epic tale set during the time of the French Revolution. Maximilien Robespierre is introduced to us as, not only a talented speaker, but a man who had a special gift which contributed to his ability to draw large crowds and win their support for his cause.
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A Gentle July
As I type this, Davy Jones’s Daughter has reached 62,000 words. I predict that it will be finished in only a few more chapters.
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Two Ways of Writing
As a writer, have you figured out whether you’re a “secretive storyteller,” or a writer who adventures with others?
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The Aftermath of Decluttering a Bookcase
I’m a storyteller who sees value in every tale, but that doesn’t mean that I need to hoard every book. Doing so creates physical clutter that reduces the value of the titles.
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Decluttering a Bookcase
It has been a busy summer. I cleared out all of my bookshelves this week in order to donate things I was no longer interested in or those which I had read and did not like. The process taught me much about myself: in seeing the books I chose to keep, I learned what I…
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Review: THE MAGICIAN’S DAUGHTER by H.G. Parry
A beautiful book about magic, family, and the happy endings that are worth fighting for.
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Starting Something New
It’s difficult to overcome the fear of starting something new, but most of the time, taking that step is a rewarding experience. Like some creatures that live inside of shells, as long as we are alive and living, we will outgrow our portable homes.
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Book Review: The Two Bells of Christmas by Joanna Barker
I found the story to be a bit predictable, but it was enjoyable enough that I did not mind at all. The sweet scenes made me happy. It was exactly the sort of read that I needed on a cold December day.
Mariella Hunt & the Tearoom 