For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in both medieval life and culture – the way in which people of the era lived, survived and managed their day-to-day lives. As a kid I was fascinated with dragons (I still am), and knights..and swords..and castles, and yes magic. Some of these, of [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Life in a Medieval City by Joseph and Frances Gies
Posted in Medieval Studies, Non Fiction, tagged europe, francis geis, joseph geis, medieval, medieval history, troyes on January 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Movies: Avatar, Precious.
Posted in Movies, Thoughts and the Like., tagged avatar, films, Gabourey Sidibe, james cameron, monique, movie reviews, Movies, precious, sigourney weaver on January 24, 2010 | 10 Comments »
While I continue to read (more book reviews are on the way very soon!), I have seen a few great films. Firstly, I saw Avatar. It took me awhile, but I had to see this film considering how immensely successful it has been (it was sold out every day for 3 weeks in our town..and [...]
Haiti Relief Donation
Posted in Thoughts and the Like., Uncategorized, tagged donation, haiti red cross, haiti relief on January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Every now and then something happens that really puts things into perspective for me…something that truly turns things upside down and makes me think about my own life. Ever since the terrible earthquake hit Haiti, I’ve heard so many heartbreaking stories. So many tales of lost lives — of children, mothers, fathers..sons and daughters; some [...]
Video Blog #2!
Posted in Thoughts and the Like., tagged frances gies, joseph gies, Liveship Traders, medieval, Robin Hobb, Ship of Magic on January 10, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Yes, another video blog! Everything that needs to be said is basically here..or at least, tried to be said. For some reason I’m losing my voice, and I had a hard time saying everything, haha . This is also the website I spoke of in the video: http://www.alibris.com . Most people probably already know of [...]
The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris
Posted in Fantasy Review, tagged 19th Century, Ballantine Adult Fantasy, Dwarves, Faerie, Fantasy Review, Romance, William Morris, Wood Beyond The World on January 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Before I get into the actual review – or before I even write-up the synopsis, I want to make it clear that this is a very hard one for me to review – as this novel truly is a classic in its own right – written in 1894 by William Morris, an author who inspired [...]
Fantasy Reading Challenge 2010
Posted in Challenges, Thoughts and the Like., tagged 2010, 2010 Challenges, Challenge, Challenges, Fantasy Reading Challenge on January 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Fantasy Reading Challenge 2010 January 1 – December 31, 2010 The Royal Reviews is hosting a Fantasy Reading Challenge in 2010. Alaine writes: The Fantasy Reading Challenge can include YA Fantasy or Historical Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy or any other sub genre of Fantasy. There really are no limits to this challenge as Fantasy is [...]
Happy New Year!
Posted in Thoughts and the Like. on January 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and good new year. Here’s to 2010!
