For those of you who’ve read a few of my previous posts you know that I’m a bit of a history nerd. I’m not formally trained in any way, no degree or even a minor. It’s just something that has always interested me. I was the kind of kid who… Read more“Interweaving a love of history and YA fantasy, part II”
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Fire, History, & the Contemporary YA Fantasy Novel
When most people hear the word oxidation, if they think of anything, they think of rust or if they’re old enough they might think of tarnished silver. Both of these are common examples of oxidation, the process by which one substance accepts or takes electrons from another. While oxygen or… Read more“Fire, History, & the Contemporary YA Fantasy Novel”
As authors and readers do we really appreciate the written word?
The written word, at least for those of us living in the wealthier societies, is nearly ubiquitous. In addition to books, newspapers, and the computer screen you’re reading right now, you can find words wherever you look. They’re on billboards, food packages, cell phones, and t-shirts. Less conventional locations include… Read more“As authors and readers do we really appreciate the written word?”