THE BOG DWERCH
By Kat Clements White wyrms lick with flaming tongues The iron as it glows. Red-hot, the metal dragon’s roars Are lost beneath my blows. Between the strikes I hear a call: An unknown…
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Only the Power of Creation…Life, Death, and Rebirth in ‘Legend’
Author’s Note: There are several cuts and versions of the film Legend. My comments and impressions are based on the American theatrical release, which is the shortest version, running only 89 minutes, and features a…
The Extended Family of the Enterprise
I don’t call myself a Trekkie, but Star Trek has been part of my life since I was a kid. My earliest memory is from when I was maybe five years old, sitting on the…
Let Imagination Be Your Guide: The Challenges and Possibilities of Fantasy Writing
Writing is hard work. It’s rewarding and often fun, but good writing takes effort. There’s a common misconception that writers have it easy because we just sit around and make things up. Well,…
Sins of the Eldar: An Exploration of Elvish Vices and Virtues
The children of J.R.R. Tolkien and Ilúvatar have a bit of a mixed reputation in fantasy. For some, elves cast in Tolkien’s mold are the epitome of perfection among fantasy races. They are immortal, eternally…
Mightier Than the Sword
Once upon a time, there lived a powerful, but cruel and ruthless king. While his subjects starved, he lived in plenty. The poorer his subjects were, the higher his taxes, and the richer he became.…
Not A Legend, Not A Flop: A Review of “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword”
Author's Note: The original version of this review was published on The Cat’s Cradle on June 5, 2017. Many thanks to Avellina Balestri for joining me on this venture into Arthurian legend! ~ I will not pretend…
A Bibliophile’s Guide to Becoming a Librarian
Even though I’ve worked at a public library since 2011, I’ve always considered myself a writer first and a librarian second. Still, a library is probably the best day job that a writer could have,…
A Hollow Promise: Harry Potter and the Betrayal of the Readers
It took my friend Sarah two years to convince me to read the Harry Potter series. I was in middle school and, as an introverted misfit recently transplanted from homeschool to Catholic school, I had…
Doctors and Dark Crystals: An Eclectic Film and Television Sampler
I freely admit that I read and watch primarily fantasy and science fiction. I do occasionally branch out into historical or period dramas, mysteries, and superhero blockbusters. I freely admit that this list is far…