Mirriam Neal's Blog, page 14

//Harry, magic, and the Bible

I grew up believing (firmly) that Harry Potter was evil. I could watch Lord of the Rings, Willow, and Stardust to my heart’s content, but Harry Potter was a horse of a different color. When I first saw the Lord of the Rings, I was enchanted. I thought, This is very different from what… Continue reading //Harry, magic, and theBible

//so much the better

I was recently interviewed by my friend and fellow writer, Eli. He asked an excellent question about Christianity and mythology, and I gave a response – but the response was too short. That day I was asked to expound on the subject. SO HERE I AM, EXPOUNDING Many modern Christians are afraid. They’re afraid of… Continue reading //so much thebetter

//beautiful people – tsuki & kiba

This round of questions was so good that I couldn’t decide who to shine the spotlight on. Lauren read the questions and immediately suggested Tsuki and Kiba (The Dying of the Light). A brief introduction aside from their snippet cameos – Tsuki (the Maid Marian character of the novel) is the daughter of a deceased… Continue reading //beautiful people – tsuki &kiba

//the ironside effect

A coupleyears ago, I was introduced to ‘V’ (the original show, not the ridiculous reboot). Consequently, I fell in love with Michael Ironside. His character, Ham Tyler, was gruff and lethal but understated (and with a heart of absolute mush). He made the show – and once he left, roughly 2/3 of the way through,… Continue reading //the ironside effect

//let the festivities begin!

Today I have the distinct pleasure of announcing – the Paper Crowns tour has left the station! Every day this month save Sunday, a different blog will post something Paper Crowns-related, be it an interview, a guest post, a review, or a book spotlight. I haven’t seen half the things everyone’s come up with, and… Continue reading //let the festivitiesbegin!

//a kitsune, an interrogation, and on-camera insults [or, a few snippets]

“I need a left hand matching these dimensions.” The guard glanced at the door. “Don’t worry,” Oscar continued, his anger softening just enough to allow him to say, “it’s not like I’m going to tell the P-R. Not sure we could communicate anyways; I don’t speak jackass.” “You’re on camera,” said the guard… Continue reading //a kitsune, an interrogation, and on-camera insults [or, a fewsnippets]

//how to stay in love with your novel

Last night, I received this message from a sweet, creative girl I know: “Hey so serious question: How on earth do you manage to stay focused and enthusiastic and motivated about the same book until it’s done? I struggle so much with this and clearly you have some kind of a system.” As I am… Continue reading //how to stay in love with yournovel

//the paper coronation

A few years ago, I took a break from writing darker, grittier novels. Instead I sat down and I wrote something lighter and sweeter than my usual fare – a fairytale, about a Blessed girl, a blue cat, a cranky wysling, and an enthusiastic elemental. Today, I have the incredible, surreal, and magical pleasure of… Continue reading //the paper coronation

//the garbage will do

I’ve seen Rey (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) get bashed by not only the media, but friends I know and love. She’s been called self-centered, a brat, and even ‘trash.’ I legitimately do not understand how you can watch the movie and come away with these opinions. To each their own, but it honestly baffles… Continue reading //the garbage willdo

//a response to ‘An Open Letter to Rey’

I read an article this morning titled An Open Letter to Rey, in which the author presents various arguments as to why characters such as Rey, Katniss Everdeen, Furiosa, Tauriel, River Tam, and basically every female heroine in entertainment, are improbable and even wrong. The author states, “I know the whole world is ladling… Continue reading //a response to ‘An Open Letter toRey’