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Storytelling: parent-child relationships

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Tomas

One of my favorite topics in stories is the exploration of parent-child relationships. In this post, I’ll look at some common aspects, the reasons why I like those topics, and theirs +/-.

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Book review: Embers of Illeniel

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Tomas

My latest read is a book by Michael G. Manning. I originally wanted to start with another book of his, but decided to re-consider and start with the chronologically first book. This ended up being a mixed-feeling read that took me a while longer than I expected.

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Book review: Tale of a frozen heart

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Tomas

My next “fresh” read is a return to James Harrington’s Drakin series, with a book that happens between the previously published books. The book stays true to the series but also reads differently…

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Reading habits questionnaire/tag

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Tomas

An out-of-schedule post! Since readers are a diverse sort, I’m taking a clue from Ed White’s post – 20 questions about reading habits, which originally comes from a tag post I can’t find the original source of.

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Book review: Defiant ruin

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tomas

My Sci-Fi detour ends with the third – and final – book of Marie Andreas’ AsarlaĆ­ wars trilogy, Defiant ruin. And, before you ask, yes, it’s names after a spaceship, as the previous books. Now on to the review…

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Book review: Victorious dead

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Tomas

My Sci-fi detour, started with the Warrior Wench, continues with the second book, Victorious dead. Which keeps the pace of the first book, being an action-packed and fast-paced story.

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Book review: Warrior Wench

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Tomas

I’ve made a quick detour from fantasy books, taking up a fast-paced Sci-Fi book that promised lighthearted but serious story. And it worked for me.

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Paperback update + ebook sale

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Tomas

Another quick post before a normal post – the second part of my introvert series is coming tomorrow – an update on my progress with getting the paperback out and a discount running for my e-book. More inside.

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Book review: Augury answered

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Tomas

The next book I’ve chosen to read was a fantasy that combined viking and native American inspiration. A fast-paced and somewhat violent story with an unexpected ending.

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Book review: Scions of the Black Lotus (collection)

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Tomas

My continuation with J.C. Kang’s fantasy world led me to this collection of shorter stories, though this “collection” acts pretty much as a single 800-page story as the individual stories folow one right into another.

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