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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Tag: Pop Culture Critique

Recommendation: The King of Elfland’s Daughter

Jul 10, 2023Jul 9, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

You may be wondering what a Greatest Living Author reads when he’s not writing. Well, how about a very literal Fairy Tale?

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1920s, Books, British Books, Classic Literature, Elf, Fairies, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fiction, Irish Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Reading Community

Recommendation: Tolkien

Jul 9, 2023Jul 8, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

And, hey, it seems like a pretty reasonable follow-up to yesterday's post about a thing by Tolkien...

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Author, Biography, Disney, Disney Plus, Historical Fiction, Lord of the Rings, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Tolkien, Writing
A woman in a fairy costume.

Recommendation: Tales from the Perilous Realm

Jul 8, 2023Jul 8, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

You may be wondering what a Greatest Living Author reads when he's not writing. Well, how about Fairy Tales a la J.R.R. Tolkien?

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Book Recommendation, Books, Dragons, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fantasy Novella, Fiction, Folklore, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Recommendation, Tolkien
The main cast of 'Rune Soldier.'

Recommendation: Rune Soldier

Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

In anticipation of the pending launch (and current presale) of The Alchemist of Middlesbrooke, here's a chance to revisit one of my major influences on The Alchemist of Middlesbrooke.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 90s, Adventure, Anime, Books, Cartoons, Comedy, Fantasy, Funny, Japan, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, The Alchemist of Middlesbrooke

Music to Write Realmgard to: O Fortuna

Jul 5, 2023Jul 5, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"You whirling wheel, you are malevolent."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, Recommendations, UncategorizedTagged Art History, Classical Music, Germany, History, Medieval, Medieval History, Music, Mythology, Poems, Poetry, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Recommendation — The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes

Jun 30, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Starring all your favourite Marvel heroes. Also, Hawkeye.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Animation, Cartoons, Comics, Disney, Disney Plus, Marvel, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Superheroes
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

Jun 27, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Whether it be Dynasty, Samurai, or Miscellaneous

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

Recommendation: Hotel Transylvania

Jun 25, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Bleh!

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Animation, Cartoons, Fantasy, Horror, Monster, Monster Movie, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Vampires
Art of the four main characters from "Mysticons".

Recommendation: Mysticons

Jun 24, 2023Jun 24, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

TL;DR: CanCon Sailor Moon

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Canada, CanCon, Cartoons, Fantasy, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Science Fantasy, TV
Azumanga Daioh the Animation: J.C.Staff and Sentai Filmworks,

On This, Autistic Pride Day

Jun 18, 2023Jun 18, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

I guess I can dust off yet another reminder about my lengthy discourse on autistic anime.

Posted in Recommendations, Writing ExerciseTagged 2023, Anime, April 2023, Author, Author News, Autism, Autistic Characters, J.B. Norman, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

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