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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Tag: Pop Culture Critique

Music to Write Realmgard to: A Man of Determination

Jan 19, 2024Jan 18, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"The righteous spirit of a hero Is like the noonday sun Burns brighter than the sun."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 90s, China, Historical Fiction, History, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cinema, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Recommendation: Immortals Fenyx Rising

Jan 18, 2024Jan 17, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

You can run, but you can't GLIDE!

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2020, 2020s, CanCon, Fantasy, Gaming, Greece, History, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Video Games

Music to Write Realmgard to: Captain Kidd

Jan 18, 2024Jan 17, 2024 J.B. Norman4 Comments

"My name is Captain Kidd As I sailed, as I sailed Oh my name is Captain Kidd as I sailed My name is Captain Kidd And God's laws I did forbid And most wickedly I did as I sailed."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Canada, CanCon, Historical Fiction, History, Music, Newfoundland, Pirates, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
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

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Battle of Evermore

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

"The drums will shake the castle wall The Ringwraiths ride in black."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 70s, Fantasy, Folk Music, Folklore, Led Zeppelin, Lord of the Rings, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Recommendation: Horrible Histories

Jan 16, 2024Jan 15, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Makes the horribleness of History fun for kids!

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 90s, Book Series, Books, Funny, History, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, UK, UK Writers

Music to Write Realmgard to: A Drop of Nelson’s Blood

Jan 15, 2024Jan 16, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Well, a drop of Nelson's Blood wouldn't do us any harm, And we'll all hang on behind."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 1800s, Art History, Britain, British History, England, Folk Music, History, Music, Napoleon, Ocean, Pop Culture Critique, Sailing, Sea Shanty
The covers of several Eyewitness Books.

Recommendation: Eyewitness Books

Jan 15, 2024Jan 15, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Everything, Junior Illustrated Edition.

Posted in Recommendations, ReminderTagged Animals, Art History, Books, History, Kids' Books, Natural History, Non-Fiction, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading
The flag of Mexico.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Santiana

Jan 14, 2024Jan 13, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Well, heave her up and away we'll go Away Santiana Heave her up and away we'll go Along the plains of Mexico"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 1800s, Folk Music, History, Mexico, Music, Ocean, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Sailing, Sea Shanty
The Sutton Hoo Helmet, currently housed at the British Museum

Recommendation: A Video Essay About Tolkien

Jan 14, 2024Jan 13, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?"

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Anglo-Saxons, British History, European History, Fantasy, History, ICYMI, Lord of the Rings, Philosophy, Poetry, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Repost, Tolkien, Writing

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