It might be quite strange jumble as my blog is partly about reading books, partly about hiking and partly about writing. It might seem that this trio does not come together that much. Yet, for me, it does. In this post, I will share how.
Especially when it comes to stories aimed at young people, the presence (or absence) of the MC’s family is a powerful factor for their development. In this post, I’ll look at both options and their pros and cons.
Continue readingThis time, I’ll look into the creation of not one, but three characters: the Marshwalker family, for the simple reason they’ve been created together.
Continue readingSeeking help with your writing can be a difficult task – especially if you’re an introvert. And, as I’ve seen, it’s something many people might struggle with. Thus, I’ll try to share my tips.
Continue readingWith some delay, I’ve decided to look back at the books I’ve read in 2019 and the favorite lines from those books.
Continue readingOne of the advices for (aspiring) authors I’ve seen is that one should have a newsletter. It’s also one of the advice I’m really skeptical about. Let’s have a look at them, shall we?
Continue readingThe sequel to the Sci-Fi romance Lost in Amber (my review) had came out a while ago but I only got to it now. The sequel builds not only on the SF part of the plot but also on the lighthearted writing with many quips and funny moments even when things get dire.
Continue readingThe high elves have, compared to the forest-dwelling variants, approach to what would be a major luxury – due to their magical skills. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts about how to achieve much with magic instead of present-day technology.
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