Secrets of Ravenstone by Yza Dora is an interesting young adult dystopia set in the very near future of a world just next door to us. The protagonist, Yzavela is fleeing the city of London, after a sinister takeover, but it is a London (and a world) in which magick and the preternatural are par […]
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Book Review- Leighton’s Summer
Despite a bit of a slow start, Leighton’s Summer soon drew me in. This is the story of a young man with an unusual gift on the cusp of his sixteenth birthday. It is 1945, after the end of World War II. Leighton Cavendish, our young protagonist, is devastated to […]
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Book Review- Fosgate’s Game by David C Cassidy
Chess- the royal game, where a sly tactician can hone their skills. It is a game of wits, requiring a quick, clever mind to master. And in Fosgate’s Game, by David Cassidy, chess has truly become ‘the most dangerous game’, as lives are put on the line. The story is told from the perspective […]
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Book Review: Searching for the Truth by Maranda Russell
Searching for the Truth by Maranda Russell is a quick read with a powerful punch. The poems and prose within will make you question your beliefs, and take another look at what you think you know. ‘Before Your Eyes’, the very first poem of all, really made me stop and think, and then agree. It’s […]
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Book Review- BawB’s Raven Feathers Vol. V by Robert Chomany
BawB’s Raven Feathers: Vol. V, by Robert Chomany, is a delightful, quick read sure to bring inspiration to your day, and a smile to your face. I loved the author’s insights in the very first prose section, and, of course, it made me think of my niece’s favourite movie- Frozen. In the movie, Queen Elsa […]
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Book Review- Secrets of the Home Wood: The Sacrifice by Julie Whitley
Down the rabbit hole, figuratively speaking. Whitley’s Secrets of the Home Wood is a captivating read that draws the reader in right from the beginning. Home Wood is not your average old growth forest. Bordering the James’ family’s farm, it hides a dark and wondrous secret. One designed to ensnare any who wander too close. […]
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The Mythic Feminine, Part 10: Gender-Bender: Stephen Ezard (The Last Enemy, BBC)
Book Review- Intuition Cain Kill by Suzi Rayve
Intuition Cain Kill, by Suzi Rayve, is a nifty, quick read about a wise-cracking psychic who just wants to cash a check. A visit to the bank turns into more than Heidi Cain bargains for. She meets an old ‘friend’, saves a life, and ends up on a rather unexpected adventure. It was a fairly […]
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The Mythic Feminine, Part 9: Modern Heroine: Arya Stark (A Song of Ice and Fire series by GRR Martin)
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark and Miltos Yerolemou as Syrio Forel, Game of Thrones, 2011- present Arya Stark, daughter of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell, is one of the many heroines to be found throughout the world of A Song of Ice and Fire and her story is still unfolding. Arya comes from a noble […]
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Teaching an Old Leopard New Tricks
The older one gets, the harder it becomes to learn new skills, especially if you don’t already exercise the mind daily. That’s just a fact of life. There are many ways to exercise the mind on a daily basis. For the word oriented, crossword puzzles can keep you sharp. For math geeks, sudoku works wonders. […]
