Nick Alimonos's Blog, page 13
April 1, 2021
PODCAST | Stardust Review
Who wants to read when they can listen? While going to work in your car, or coming back from a long stressful day, you can sit back, relax, and listen to me ramble on about books! What could be better? Now, I am very excited to announce my official foray into sponsored podcasting using the... Continue Reading →
March 18, 2021
VIDEO | Demacharon: A Search for Redemption
In Greek mythology, Charon is the name of the ferryman who crosses the River Styx, delivering the Dead from the land of the Living to the Underworld. In the case of Demacharon, his name could not be more fitting. I introduced Demacharon in Ages of Aenya, and became unexpectedly invested in his story. Intended as... Continue Reading →
March 11, 2021
PODCAST | Objectifying Women in Art and Literature: A Deeper Look
Is every heroine in a skimpy outfit inherently sexist? Is objectification directly proportional to the amount of skin on display? Or is it all about the pose? Do male heroes like He-Man exist solely as a projection fantasy? Or can women enjoy looking at scantily clad men in the same way, and do they also... Continue Reading →
February 28, 2021
Circe Review
Imagine if, in The Force Awakens, everyone was either cruel, evil, or a bumbling idiot, except for Rey. Then imagine a Star Wars sequel where Rey isn’t just a Mary Sue, but doesn’t actually do anything to move the story forward, where she just waits on her planet for people to show up and tell... Continue Reading →
February 22, 2021
How Amazon Hurts Authors
I used to have a love/hate relationship with Amazon. I considered them a necessary evil. Sure, they have monopolized both the music and the literary industry, making it almost impossible for local music and book stores to survive, but on the other hand, they provides an outlet for independent creators who otherwise would not have... Continue Reading →
February 18, 2021
The Best of The Princess of Aenya
Let me get this out of the way: I hate reading reviews. I mean, I HATE HATE HATE HATE it! Even if it’s a favorable review, which it usually is, I start to wonder whether there is some bias involved, or if the praise might skew my ego in the wrong direction. The only type... Continue Reading →
VIDEO | Into the Wild
I delve deep into the themes of Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild, a nonfiction accounting of the life and death of Christopher J. McCandless, an idealistic college student who sought his life’s purpose by escaping society, surviving alone for four months in the Alaskan wilderness until his untimely death.
January 10, 2021
Trumpism: An Attack on America
I had no plans to write a post tonight. It’s late, I’ve had a long day, and I am tired. Plus, this isn’t a political blog. My power to influence anyone’s opinion is null. But I can’t sleep, and these are the words rattling around in my skull. Ever since Trump got elected four years... Continue Reading →
January 5, 2021
VIDEO | Cold Mountain Review
Charles Frazier’s beautifully told Civil War drama deals with tragedy, hardship, and enduring love. It takes an unflinching look at the worst events in human history and people’s worst inclinations in desperate situations. More than a simple war story, Cold Mountain owes credit to The Odyssey, as Inman, the protagonist, spends years trying to get... Continue Reading →
November 11, 2020
Aenya Newsletter 11/11/20
Greetings, Aenya fans!!! I am back with another super-exciting update . . . OK, let’s be honest, I am not getting a ton of followers here, and it’s not hard to see why. I can’t compete with the billion-dollar algorithms put out by Facebook, Instagram, TickTok, etc., or whatever new thing will be turning kids... Continue Reading →
