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Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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The Colosseum

Recommendation: The Roman Mysteries

Jan 17, 2024Jan 16, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Look, I'm not big on mystery fiction, so for me the appeal isn't the *Mysteries* part of the series, is the *Roman* part.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Books, Children's Books, Crime Story, Historical Fiction, History, Kids' Books, Mystery, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Rome

Recommendation: Tolkien

Jan 3, 2024Jan 2, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Following up on Tolkien's Fairy Tales, the man himself… ish.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Author, Biography, Disney, Disney Plus, Historical Fiction, Lord of the Rings, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Tolkien, Writing

Gods & Monsters: Tolkien

Dec 19, 2023Dec 19, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Probably a better depiction of the life of an artist in general than a biography of the actual Tolkien.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Author, Biography, Disney, Disney Plus, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, j-r-r-tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Tolkien, Writing
A wall of hieroglyphs from "Gods of Egypt."

Gods &Monsters: A Review of Gods of Egypt

Nov 26, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Gods & Monsters: As you'd probably expect from the title, Gods of Egypt falls into that category…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Ancient Egypt, Egypt, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, History, ICYMI, Movies, Mythology, Recommendation, Repost
The main cast of "Inuyasha." Inuyasha: Sunrise and Viz Media.

Recommendation: Inuyasha

Oct 22, 2023Oct 22, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Spoilers: It's actually a Romance.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, 90s, Adventure, Anime, Cartoons, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Japan, Romance, Streaming

Music to Write Realmgard to: Northwest Passage

Oct 22, 2023Oct 21, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"One warm line through a land so wide and savage."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 80s, Canada, Folk Music, Historical Fiction, History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Recommendation: 47 Ronin

Oct 21, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Keanu Reeves is a lovely person. Hiroyuki Sanada needs to be in more movies.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Folklore, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, History, Japan, Keanu Reeves, Movies, Mythology, Samurai

Recommendation: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Oct 8, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Tries to avoid saying anything about Religion. Also The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Is LITERALLY about a church…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 90s, Books, Cartoons, Classic Literature, Disney, Disney Plus, France, Historical Fiction, Movies, Nostalgia, Paris, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

Sep 17, 2023Sep 16, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

[Dynasty/Samurai/Other Franchises Not Listed] Warriors, come out to play-ay...

Posted in RecommendationsTagged China, Console Gaming, Fire Emblem, Gaming, Historical Fiction, History, ICYMI, Japan, Nintendo, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reminder, Video Games, Warriors, Zelda
The Colosseum

Recommendation: The Roman Mysteries

Sep 15, 2023Sep 14, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Look, I'm not big on mystery fiction, so for me the appeal isn't the *Mysteries* part of the series, is the *Roman* part.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Books, Children's Books, Crime Story, Historical Fiction, History, Kids' Books, Mystery, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Rome

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