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The Self Inflicted Torture of Creating a Magic System – a Thorough, Deranged, Meandering Waffle

Writer’s Log: day 3,667, 4,899, 5,999 I’m not sure of attempting to produce a viable magic system. Stats for 3/9/2023 And there it is. Out of my reach. The heart of every fantasy world. The topic of thousands of 5 hour video essays all over this vast stretch of digital space we call the Internet.Continue reading “The Self Inflicted Torture of Creating a Magic System – a Thorough, Deranged, Meandering Waffle”

Let’s Discuss: Cancel Culture, Putting Artists on a Pedestal, and Separating Art from the Artist

If you know much about me at all, you know I won’t ever have a Twitter. Even without one, you can spend very limited time on there. I use this to check up on creators I follow on Youtube or anyone else I’m curious about. It’s probably the most toxic space I’ve ever encountered (noContinue reading “Let’s Discuss: Cancel Culture, Putting Artists on a Pedestal, and Separating Art from the Artist”

How Much Responsibility Should Be Placed on YA Authors? Let’s Discuss…

There are so many different categories of literature aimed at all kinds of different audiences. Today we’re talking about YA fiction in particular. “Young adult fiction is a category of fiction written for readers from 12 to 18 years of age. While the genre is targeted at adolescents, approximately half of YA readers are adults.Continue reading “How Much Responsibility Should Be Placed on YA Authors? Let’s Discuss…”

Raya Deserved Better: Let’s Talk About Raya and the Last Dragon

As a 23 year old woman, I still thoroughly enjoy movies intended for kids. A relaxing night for me is often pouring myself a mixed drink and watching Toy Story or Wreck-It Ralph for the millionth time. A lot of children’s media brings me comfort and happiness. While I do a lot of rewatching ofContinue reading “Raya Deserved Better: Let’s Talk About Raya and the Last Dragon”

How Are Well Written Evil Characters Done? Let’s Discuss

Hi. Hey. Hello. My weekly post is a day late, but this time I have an even better excuse than Elden Ring. At least, I think having to hide in a basement from southern weather is a solid one. Anyway, now that I can turn my computer back on, free from worry that she’ll getContinue reading “How Are Well Written Evil Characters Done? Let’s Discuss”

Random Friday Night Thoughts- Let’s Chat About Elden Ring

My normal Wednesday night blogging was interrupted by Elden Ring. Introduction As you’ve probably figured out by now, I can’t turn my brain off when I read, write, play, or watch anything. I call it “The Curse of the Writer” and no matter how hard I try, I can’t avoid analyzing the media I consumeContinue reading “Random Friday Night Thoughts- Let’s Chat About Elden Ring”

Sometimes You Just Have to Rewrite (And What Can Happen If You Don’t)

Many a successful author has begun a book series with the intent of that first book being a standalone novel only to find there is more to tell. I recently stumbled across this very revelation in my own book, and it was quite an overwhelming but exciting feeling. Whether it’s the success of the firstContinue reading “Sometimes You Just Have to Rewrite (And What Can Happen If You Don’t)”