Tag: fantasy
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New Trailer Release: Star Wars, the Force Awakens
Possibly the biggest thing that happened in the fantasy/scifi world this weekend is the release of the teaser trailer for the newest chapter in the Star Wars saga – if there was something bigger, fill me in. Star Wars, the Force Awakens (episode 7, for those who are still counting) occurs 30 years after Return…
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Fantasy Anthology 2015 by Xchyler Publishing
I am excited to announce that my short story Breath will be included in the yet to be named 2015 fantasy anthology published by Xchyler, a fun and unique Indie press. These guys know their stuff and it’s been a pleasure working with them. Their past anthology titles include: Terra Mechanica, a Steampunk Anthology: In an…
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What is Cosplay?
Cosplay, or costume play, has been around for ages. As long as there have been iconic characters who inspire, there have been people who want to dress up like them. As children we used to dress up and pretend to be princesses, cowboys, and fairies to name a few. Every year for Halloween we celebrate…
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Cirque du Soleil – “O”
There is something other worldly about the performances of Cirque du Soleil. It is as if you’ve stepped into another world where the performers aren’t quite human. They contort and fly and float through the air and make it seem as easy as breathing. It is no different with Cirque’s “O”. From the minute the…
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An Argument for Fantasy Fiction
I’ve run across several articles that argue that fantasy fiction does not have the same merit as the classics and therefore children should be discouraged from reading them. They use examples such as the Hunger Games and the Twilight Series, comparing their worth against what they consider to be the true classics, like Jane Austen.…