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June 7, 2019
Moby Dick Reading Journal Chapters 70-81
I love similes as much as a mere mortal loves a far-off, unattainable goddess! Mostly because they come to me with about as much ease as swimming comes to a rock. Even the above similes were as difficult for me to construct as bread rising without yeast. But similes come as easily and fluently to … Continue reading Moby Dick Reading Journal Chapters 70-81
June 4, 2019
Keeping Up with Sheree
“My life looks completely, totally, 100% different than it did when I first started” What if you could spend your life reading the classics, and could share that experience with the world? Gosh, that’d be amazing! That’s kind of my dream job… Well, that is precisely what Sheree from Keeping Up With The Penguins has … Continue reading Keeping Up with Sheree
May 31, 2019
Moby Dick Reading Journal Chapters 65-70
Huh. I thought I read a lot more this week… I seem to remember sitting down every day to read from Moby Dick, but it must’ve only been a page or two each day, because I really didn’t get that far! The action has slowed down, and it’s mostly technical descriptions of how to splice … Continue reading Moby Dick Reading Journal Chapters 65-70
May 30, 2019
Chapters 1 and 2 of Trinian | An Epic Fantasy
My upcoming novel! I’ve finally set a release date and you can read all about it here! Read the Prologue here. CHAPTER 1 – HEALERS Beneath the brooding gray clouds of the heavens, far below the palace of the gods, gleamed Drian, the central city of Minecerva. It stood tall and brave and alone and, … Continue reading Chapters 1 and 2 of Trinian | An Epic Fantasy
May 27, 2019
8 Steps to Building the Perfect Summer Reading List
Happy Memorial Day! While this may not be, technically, the first day of summer, it’s the day we all think of as the REAL beginning to the season of warmth! And with that season comes a renewed desire to read! Get tan, take it easy, and devour your bookshelves! But how do you decide which … Continue reading 8 Steps to Building the Perfect Summer Reading List
May 25, 2019
Moby Dick Reading Journal – Chapters 53-64
Over 52% read! I am feeling very accomplished right now! I fell behind in my reading for a little while, and skipped my entry last week altogether because I had read so little that I had nothing new to say. But I’ve gotten over the hump. That 35-50% hump, which seems to be the place … Continue reading Moby Dick Reading Journal – Chapters 53-64
May 16, 2019
Reclaiming Catholic Culture through Classic Literature
An Interview with StAR Magazine’s Editor, Joseph Pearce You may know him as the acclaimed expert on J.R.R. Tolkien, or you may know him for his Ignatius Press critical editions of the classics, but Joseph Pearce is also the dedicated editor for St. Austin Review (StAR), a publication comitted to reclaiming culture. Getting to Know … Continue reading Reclaiming Catholic Culture through Classic Literature
May 12, 2019
Moby Dick Journal Chapters 48 – 52
I’ve been rather remiss with my readings this week, and I’ve only gotten through a couple chapters, but they were very exciting, and here’s my recap on them!
May 6, 2019
Archetypes in the Classics
“Archetype: a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology.” Dictionary.com I love archetypes! It comes from the fact that I see the world through the lens of narrative, and so I love finding the themes and ties that bind the world together, and make stories possible. Archetypes do just that! They present the … Continue reading Archetypes in the Classics
May 4, 2019
22 of the Most Exciting Children’s Books of All Time
May the Force be with you! It’s Star Wars day, and in honor of this momentous occasion, I want to direct you to some books that will be as monumental for you to read as Star Wars is for you to watch! Epic adventures don’t just come to life on the screen – there are … Continue reading 22 of the Most Exciting Children’s Books of All Time
