Tag: Nerd – Reading

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    No one hates like fans do

    Fans’ constant criticism of Star Wars, DC Comics, and Game of Thrones makes it difficult to enjoy these franchises. In this blog post I discuss how the negativity may stop studios from taking creative risks, and stops fans from being able to enjoy the content.

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    ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episode 3 review

    The latest episode marks the start of a dramatic season, with the Dance of the Dragons looming. Personal perspectives and political tensions come into play as key characters navigate complex relationships and power struggles. The episode sets the stage for an epic tragedy, urging viewers to embrace the unfolding story and consider the far-reaching consequences of each character’s actions.

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    Inspiration behind ‘Tale of the Dragon Champion‘

    My novel “Tale of the Dragon Champion” is the result of my evolving interests in international relations, literature, and diverse historical and mythological influences. The story aims to challenge readers with complex characters and themes, offering deeper insights into societal and political dynamics. Read about all my inspiration and goals for the story here!

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    A guide to the Dark Academia Aesthetic

    The Dark Academia aesthetic has soared in popularity, embracing higher education, classic literature, and intense, dark themes. Embrace this lifestyle through classic books, films, arts, and cultural exploration.

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    ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 1 Review

    Read my thoughts on the episodes from the “Percy Jackson” TV series on Disney+. The post delves into character casting and episode highlights, as well as a few anticipation for future seasons.

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    My 2024 TBR

    As a literature student, I have to read a bunch of novels, poetry collections, and plays for my classes. Unfortunately, that often means I have less time available for the books that I want to read, as there are only so many hours in the day. However, as the new year approaches, I thought I’d share some of the books…

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    ‘I didn’t say it was good, I said I liked it’

    Nuance is something I think the collective society has really lost the ability to accommodate. As an avid reader and literature student, I have encountered dozens of novels and pieces of art that have given me incredibly mixed reactions. There are stories that I think are written objectively well, with clever language and good pacing that makes sense for the…

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    ‘Tale of the Dragon Champion’: Everything you need to know!

    Are you looking for your next fantasy read? Are you looking for a cast of diverse and intriguing characters? Powerful mythical beasts they can bond with? A unique and dangerous magic system? A vast fantasy world filled with history, mythology, and political games? Then this might be the book for you… Tale of the Dragon Champion is the debut fantasy…

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    Writing Journey: Blurb reveal

    The blurb of a book is an extremely important factor in getting people to read your work, so you need to make sure it is succinct, clear, and of course, a good explanation of your story. It needs to reveal what the book is about without giving away too much, and it needs to hook your readers in quickly. Writing…

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    Always wanting to do more…

    Last night I was worrying about my to do list, because it was getting longer and longer while my time to do things grew shorter. It was particularly frustrating, because while my list of priorities was growing, my list of things that I wanted to do was getting pushed to the side. So many books that I wanted to read,…