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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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An image promoting my post about 'Record of Lodoss War' featuring the main cast and several dragons.

Anime Recommendation: Record of Lodoss War

Aug 24, 2025Aug 24, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

But, seriously, so Fantasy-y. Much Dragons. Some Dungeons.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 90s, Adventure, Anime, Cartoons, Dungeons & Dragons, Elf, Fantasy, Japan, Nostalgia, Recommendation, reviews, RPG, ttrpg
A yurt under the sky at twilight.

The Official Emona Literary Services™ Playlist: Black Thunder — The Hu

Jul 28, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Learn about Mongolian history through the miracle of Folk Metal.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, 2020s, 2020s Music, Author Playlist, Folk Metal, Folk Music, History, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Preview, review, reviews, rock, Substack, The Hu
The poster for 'Hotel Transylvania' featuring Dracula and Mavis.

Movie Recommendation: Hotel Transylvania

Jul 16, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Also, I would remiss not to admit that I've been quietly singing a slightly altered version of Hotel California to myself the whole time…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Animation, Cartoons, Dracula, Fantasy, film, Horror, Monster, Monster Movie, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, reviews, Vampires

Multimedia Recommendation — The Aquaman Defence Project

Apr 16, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

No, Aquaman is not lame.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Animation, Aquaman, Cartoons, comic-books, Comics, DC Comics, Justice League, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, reviews, Superheroes

Music to Write Realmgard to: Sails of Charon — Scorpions

Mar 12, 2025Mar 12, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Though I'm still not sure why someone has famously associated with the sea as pirates are hanging onto chariots, of all things...

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Author Playlist, Canada, Canadian Music, Folk Music, Gordon Lightfoot, History, Maritime History, Military History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, reviews, Sailing, South America

Music to Write Realmgard to: A Drop of Nelson’s Blood — The Jolly Rogers

Mar 10, 2025Mar 10, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Though I'm still not sure why someone has famously associated with the sea as pirates are hanging onto chariots, of all things...

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Author Playlist, Canada, Canadian Music, Folk Music, Gordon Lightfoot, History, Maritime History, Military History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, reviews, Sailing, South America

Music to Write Realmgard to: Ormurinn Langi — Krauka

Mar 8, 2025Mar 8, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

I need to see a man about a song about a boat.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Author Playlist, Canada, Canadian Music, Folk Music, Gordon Lightfoot, History, Maritime History, Military History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, reviews, Sailing, South America
A seascape at Cape Horn.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Ghosts of Cape Horn — Gordon Lightfoot

Mar 6, 2025Mar 6, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

[Whistling jauntily.]

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged Author Playlist, Canada, Canadian Music, Folk Music, Gordon Lightfoot, History, Maritime History, Military History, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, reviews, Sailing, South America
Paprika's face from the "Paprika" film poster.

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Girl in Byakkoya

Jul 11, 2024Jul 10, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I followed a girl who showed me the way, an incantation of the shimmering haze. And high upon the hill appeared the nameless field I'd yearned for."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Anime, Japan, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, review, reviews, Satoshi Kon, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Susumu Hirasawa
Paprika's face from the "Paprika" film poster.

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Girl in Byakkoya

Apr 2, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I followed a girl who showed me the way, an incantation of the shimmering haze. And high upon the hill appeared the nameless field I'd yearned for."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Anime, Japan, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, review, reviews, Satoshi Kon, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Susumu Hirasawa

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