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Blog: 5 Things we can Learn from Tolkien
This week is Tolkien week, which was first started in 1978 by the American Tolkien Society and starts with September 22, ending after one calendar week. That's why this week will be for the most part Tolkien-themed, except for Friday's post. So, let's talk about five things we can learn from Tolkien's work. #1: Absolute... Continue Reading →
Blog: Happy Hobbit Day – Similarities Between The Silmarillion and Beowulf.
J.R.R. Tolkien once envisioned creating a body of interconnected legends that would reflect the essence of England’s mythic past, saying in a letter to Melton Waldman in 1951: “But once upon a time, (my crest has long since fallen) I had a mind to make a body of more or less connected legend, ranging from... Continue Reading →
Blog: Remembering the Father of Fantasy – J.R.R. Tolkien’s Life and Legacy
J.R.R. Tolkien is easily one of the most well-known and influential authors the world over. His work sells millions of copies every year and he started one of the largest and most thorough fandoms you can find. His work has been translated into all sorts of mass media, from movies to video games, and even... Continue Reading →
Blog/News: My Reaction to the Rumors About Rings of Power Season 2. My Brain is Now Mush.
As you guys know, I hate Rings of Power to the ends of the Earth and it infuriates me to no end how little respect Amazon has for the Tolkien fandom's beloved professor and the stories he spent his life on. Now, with Season 2 of Rings of Power on the way (supposedly), the rumors... Continue Reading →
Blog: Best Elf in The Silmarillion; A Spotlight on Maglor.
Yes, I'm going to be catching a lot of flack from people in comments yelling at me that actually Finrod was the best elf or Beleg was or blah-blah-blah and they'll die on that hill. But hear me out. Of all the characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, the elf prince Maglor is one of... Continue Reading →
Blog: How to Write a Morally Complex Protagonist. Today’s Example: Feanor.
Feanor from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion is one of those characters where you either hate him or you love him to bits and will die on that hill. Reddit forums galore have been created centering around him, ranging from having well-thought-out arguments in the form of memes and comments defending/condemning his actions to having a... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Silmarillion: J.R.R Tolkien’s Greatest Work (Spoilers)
Last year for Christmas, I asked for two things that I didn't realize would lead me down a rabbit hole of lore and change the way I write and those things were The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Why? I asked for them because while I was raised on Tolkien's works and the... Continue Reading →
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