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Tough Traveling: Gnomic Utterances
Posted on August 27, 2015 23 Comments
The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan of Review Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in (and inspired by) The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone […]
Tough Traveling: Otherworldly Creatures (Tentacles Preferred)
Posted on July 9, 2015 18 Comments
The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan of Review Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in (and inspired by) The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who […]
Comic Stack 05/06/15: Rat Queens, Vol. 1 & Vol 2 by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Posted on May 6, 2015 9 Comments
Today’s comic stack actually features a review for a graphic novel I’ve been eagerly awaiting. I hadn’t expected to be able to pick it up until today, but I was able to snag it Sunday night digitally on Netgalley to read and review! I still have every intention of buying the physical copy for my […]
Waiting on Wednesday 04/29/15
Posted on April 29, 2015 9 Comments
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Mogsy’s Pick: The Paradox by Charlie Fletcher: August 18, 2015 (Orbit) I’m very excited for this! The first book The Oversight was an ARC that unexpected landed on my doorstep last year, […]
Sunday Musings: Cottage Life, Comics and Meaningful Violence
Posted on August 3, 2014 4 Comments
Sundays are my reading and writing days, but this weekend, we are at enjoying the lakeside view at the cottage, so I’m swatting at mosquitoes instead of spending the day in my PJs in the comfort of my own bed. CURRENTLY READING This week has been a comic heavy week for me, beginning with J. […]
PANELS: Rat Queens vol.1: Sass and Sorcery
Posted on July 24, 2014 Leave a Comment
Violet and Hannah discuss the finer points of racial stereotypes in fantasy in Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass and Sorcery
April Book Club Read: Rat Queens vol.1 Sass and Sorcery
Posted on April 1, 2014 Leave a Comment
I have been remiss in recommending books for my little book club to vote on for this month, so I will just abuse my leadership privileges and arbitrarily select a title at random. Hmmm… how about… Rat Queens! #notsorry Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Roc UpchurchWho are the […]
Graphic Novel Review: Rat Queens Vol.1: Sass and Sorcery
Posted on March 24, 2014 4 Comments
Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Roc Upchurch Genre: Fantasy, Gaming Series: Rat Queens #1-5 Publisher: Image Comics Publication Date: April 8, 2014 Wendy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars: Drop whatever pre-conceived notions you might have over RPG adventurers. These women are unapologetically perfect in their blazing imperfections. And a copy […]










