Voice of Lady Trent
When Marie Brennan set out to write the memoirs of a fictional scientist in a fictional world, she also wrote a non-fictional truth about women, not only in the field of science, but as daughters, sisters, wives and mothers. For … Continue reading Voice of Lady Trent
All about the background
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for learning and exploring. I’ve dived into books as easily as I’ve climbed trees and mountainstops, always looking for something to enlighten my view on the world. It was … Continue reading All about the background
King Lindworm
In 2017, I finished writing a retelling of the Nordic folktale “King Lindworm”. It has been a favourite of mine since the 6th grade, when it was (and still is I believe) a part of the school literature curriculum in … Continue reading King Lindworm
Pride & Nonsensibility
THE AUSTEN MEN CHARACTERISTICS AND WHY MODERN WOMEN ARE STILL SINGLE… In Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, the author introduces us to four men whom combined are what most modern women want; Darcy, Bingley, Wickham and Collins. While most readers … Continue reading Pride & Nonsensibility
Running
“It began with laughter…” Of all the Queens daughters, Mphepo is her mother’s favourite. Which is why it hurts more, for Mphepo to see her mother’s health get worse every season. The Green Rivers and the health and strength of … Continue reading Running
Hidden
“It began with love…” Escaping her older sister’s shadow, Princess Rose chooses to study natural sciences and engineering in The Red Sands, rather than at home in The Blue Mountains. In Princess Parvane, she finds a kindred spirit and an … Continue reading Hidden
Blind
“It began with fear…” Prince Mirounga lost his father in the war and is being sent away from his home in The Green Shores, to train as a squire under General Nicolas of The Blue Mountains. But Miro is shy … Continue reading Blind
Harry Potter and The Final Frontier
Why the Wizarding World levels with Star Trek in popularity in regards to cultural politics and self-identification I recently read a post on social media asking members of an online book club, why they were into the Harry Potter books. … Continue reading Harry Potter and The Final Frontier
All about the cake
#Caketober is a celebration of Autumn. For years I’ve had a baked treat every day in October, whether it was a slice of cake, a cookie or biscotti, I’ve decided that just one day to celebrate ones birthday is not enough. … Continue reading All about the cake
The Child Astronaut
The length of a story depends on how much the story needs to say, until it is told. “The Child Astronaut” is a story about a runaway dream, not wanting to be forgotten. While Delilah’s mother tells her, that she … Continue reading The Child Astronaut
