Change is coming to the island land of Eiden Myr, and one young woman is caught directly in its heart …. “The end came to her in images, in shapes. Torrin Wordsmith at the precipice, head flung back, arms spread, … Continue reading
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Quick! Name the last marriage or last day of life of King Henry VIII! Or the last day of the Spanish-American War! Bugsy Seigel’s last crime? Glenn Miller’s last appearance? The last monarch of Egypt? Ronald Reagan’s last film? The … Continue reading
Having been convinced that magic does, in fact, exist, and that she’s inherited no small portion of her father’s talent for it, Alissa has run into a small problem. The only place where such talents may be nurtured and explored … Continue reading
Quidditch Through The Ages, by J. K. Rowling (as Kennilworthy Whisp) (Scholastic, 2001) Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, by J. K. Rowling (as Newt Scamander) (Scholastic, 2001) What a brilliant idea. Riding on the intense popularity and energy … Continue reading
One of the most highly-anticipated cinematic events of the year, rivaling Star Wars Episode I in terms of pre-release hype and ready-made fan base, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has been a constant in the public consciousness for months.We’ve … Continue reading
Alissa is perfectly content with her life in the foothills, living alone with her mother, an accomplished weaver. After all, her status as half-breed (mother from the plains, father from the foothills, combining the best and worst of both worlds, … Continue reading
Secluded from the everyday woes of the world in the Verdiano Rural Conservatory for the Study of Music, sixteen-year-old Eliana’s main goal in life is to graduate, and achieve a posting with an orchestra in Verdia’s capital city of Cuore, … Continue reading
As a fan of military science fiction and epic fantasy, I’ve discovered something interesting. While most people will happily focus upon the heroes of the piece, those brave knights or soldiers or sword-swinging mercenaries or valiant champions who go forth … Continue reading
In the shifting sands and tempestuous oceans of the lands of the Compass Rose, all the secrets of the world are hidden. They twist and turn and intertwine in a complex, delicate dance throughout the ages, coming full circle time … Continue reading
What can one boy’s oath for vengeance do to change the world? And how far will he go to see his oath fulfilled? That’s one of the driving themes behind Lawrence Watt-Evan’s fantastic new series the Obsidian Chronicles, the second … Continue reading