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Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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A black pig.

Recommendation: The Chronicles of Prydain

Jan 23, 2024Jan 22, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Show. Me. The. Magic. Pig.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 60s, Adventure, Books, British Books, Celtic Mythology, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Japan, Kids' Books, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Wales

Music to Write Realmgard to: Mists of Avalon

Jan 22, 2024Jan 21, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The song Mists of Avalon refers, of course, to the weather conditions in Eastern Newfoundland. That was a joke. It's about King Arthur.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Brazil, Britain, British History, Celtic Mythology, Heavy Metal, King Arthur, Medieval History, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Power Metal

Music to Write Realmgard to: Wallenstein

Jan 21, 2024Jan 20, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Wallenstein We are lost, to your heart of stone."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, 2019, Austria, Folk Music, Germany, History, Military History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

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

20 years and counting of "Press a button, eight people go flying."

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

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

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