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MONTHLY UPDATE: September 2018
This September, I mastered the art of procrastination—from my uni assignments, that is. I read a ton of excellent books and made some great progress on my WIPs. Find out all the details, including my new Graceborn map, in this month's update post! >>
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What makes a book cover a GOOD book cover?
I am an unapologetic cover snob. When it comes to books, one way to catch my eye is to dress them up in pretty clothes. But what, exactly, makes a book cover a GOOD book cover? This is my take on it all! >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: August 2018
August 2018 has been BUSY BUSY BUSY! I've celebrated not one but TWO birthdays, made some excellent writing progress, and read MANY more books than I intended. Find out all the details, as well as my favourite bookish quote, in this month's update post! >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: July 2018
July 2018 has been a blast! Not particularly productive on the writing front, but that was a price I was willing to pay. Find out what I have been up to, what I read, and what bookish quote I loved the most in this month's update post! >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: June 2018
June 2018 has been exam month, so a large proportion of the last few weeks has been focused on study...though I did console myself by reading eight books! Find out what I read, what progress I made with my writing, and much more in June's monthly update post! >>
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Firsts & favourites: Books with LGBT+ themes
To celebrate 🏳️🌈Pride Month, I share some of my favourite LGBT+ books and those that played an early role in my LGBT+ reading experience. What LGBT+ books are significant to you? >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: May 2018
May 2018 has passed in a blur of university reports, crises at work, and increasingly chilly weather. As a result, motivation levels have been low and fatigue levels high...but I've still managed to read and write and blog and do all sorts of other things. Find out more here! >>
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Top Ten Tuesday: Best character names
Today's Top Ten Tuesday theme (and my first attempt!) is Best character names, which gives me a chance to indulge my obsession with names! Here are ten of my favourite character names...and a kind of embarrassing realisation I had at the end of the list. >>
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Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 2
Magic-users. Those who have magical powers and/or practice the often deadly art of magic. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic-user found in popular fantasy novels, corresponding to the magic systems discussed in Magic & magic-users in high fantasy - Part 1. >>
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Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 1
Magic. The power of apparently influencing events using mysterious or supernatural forces, and one of the key elements of modern fantasy fiction. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic found in popular fantasy novels. >>
