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Tough Traveling: Gnomic Utterances

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 […]

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Tough Traveling: Otherworldly Creatures (Tentacles Preferred)

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 […]

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Comic Stack 05/06/15: Rat Queens, Vol. 1 & Vol 2 by Kurtis J. Wiebe

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 […]

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Waiting on Wednesday 04/29/15

“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, […]

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Sunday Musings: Cottage Life, Comics and Meaningful Violence

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. […]

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PANELS: Rat Queens vol.1: Sass and Sorcery

Violet and Hannah discuss the finer points of racial stereotypes in fantasy in Rat Queens Volume 1: Sass and Sorcery  

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April Book Club Read: Rat Queens vol.1 Sass and Sorcery

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 […]

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Graphic Novel Review: Rat Queens Vol.1: Sass and Sorcery

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 […]

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