Like Trees Walking
June 6, 2012“The first tree she looked at seemed at first glance to be not a tree at all but a huge man with a shaggy beard…
“The first tree she looked at seemed at first glance to be not a tree at all but a huge man with a shaggy beard…
I’ve been on a bit of a Tolkien kick lately, because there’s a great deal worth exploring in his works, both fiction and non-fiction. One…
If I trace my lineage back, it goes to Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, and an assortment of other European countries. No small wonder then,…
“The world is full of resurrections. Every night that folds us up in darkness is a death; and those of you that have been out…
Sometimes I encounter the perception that fairy tales and fantasy belong to children and teens, and those of a more mature outlook want “realistic” fare….
Throughout history, swords played an important role in defending life and livelihood. Over the years, they evolved in form and the techniques used to wield…
Only in fairy tales can a heart live outside the body for years without end, and indeed the detached heart occurs in a number of…
Most people have at least passing familiarity with Beauty and the Beast, a tale that has inspired many a speculative novel, but not with the…
Despite all they shared in common, Tolkien and Lewis had distinct differences when it came to the creative process, even in the way they depicted…
If you’ve been around this blog any length of time, you’ll know that I consider the spiritual element a vital part of good storytelling–and it’s…