Great artists often work alone, but some form symbiotic relationships with their contemporaries. These relationships often help inspire amazing works through mentoring or editing each other. All friendships below are composed of literary giants whose works are etched into history; some even helped each other’s writing careers. Jealous… 1. Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2pz7xb7 Two of the most famous American writers not only lived in the same era but were friends who sent each other their manuscripts. Hemingway even offered criticisms to Fitzgerald’s fourth novel Tender is the Night. They often exchanged letters and spent time together in Paris, despite quite …
World building is a huge part of any fantasy story. When done well, all we want is to be by the protagonist’s side, exploring the world and learning its ins and outs. Here are five of the most exciting fictional worlds we wish we could live in. 1. The Shire of Middle-Earth Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2oSwkZZ The quaint world of the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings looks like the ideal place for a reader. You’d be surrounded by lush gardens and forests to read in, benevolent people, pubs, and possibly a visit from a wizard. The Shire has all we need: spending …
World building is a huge part of any fantasy story. When done well, all we want is to be by the protagonist’s side, exploring the world and learning its ins and outs. Here are five of the most exciting fictional worlds we wish we could live in. 1. The Shire of Middle-Earth Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2oSwkZZ The quaint world of the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings looks like the ideal place for a reader. You’d be surrounded by lush gardens and forests to read in, benevolent people, pubs, and possibly a visit from a wizard. The Shire has all we need: spending …
Reading fantasy is an intense yet jovial experience. Some of the most memorable works of literature are fantasy, from Harry Potter to The Golden Compass. For those looking to delve into the genre, here are some essentials to help you get started. This collection ranges from the origins of the genre to books published within the past decade. 1. Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien The fantasy series that started it all! Tolkien’s work still remains at the top of the game over seventy years after it’s publication. The characters you love to root for, an overly evil villain who keeps us entertained, and Tolkien’s beautiful worldmaking …
While we impatiently wait for George R.R. Martin to release Winds of Winter and season 7 to start, we have to speculate as to what is going to happen to our favorite and not-so-favorite characters. Here are 5 theories that could have the most dramatic effects on the series. 1. R + L = J Image Courtesy of https://bit.ly/2oI6GH6 This is a long-standing theory that was basically confirmed in the last season. The theory gives Jon Snow birthright to the throne through being the offspring of the Mad King’s son, Prince Rhaegar. Instead of Ned returning home from the war with his bastard, …
