Tag Archives: fantasy

In the meantime…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet While I’m waiting for Amazon to upload Incorporeal and All Romance Ebooks to approve my account, I’m working on the next installment, In the Flesh, and reading Jane Slayre, by Charlotte Bronte (?) and Sherri Browning Erwin – thanks … Continue reading →

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Since I’m tired, I’ll entertain…

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet One of my favorite scenes from The Princess Bride. I’d play more, as my daughter reminded me of a princess bride, but the ‘embed’ function has been disabled for most of the youtube clips. We’ve barely slept in over … Continue reading →

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Quickie Rating – A Game of Thrones

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet I’m rating the new HBO version based upon the first book in the series, A Song of Fire and Ice, by George R. R. Martin. The first episode was brilliant. Casting:  10/10 Sets:  10/10 Acting:  10/10 Storytelling:  9/10 (simply … Continue reading →

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Managing POV.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet I’m reading a work of genre fiction, YA fantasy to be specific, and I’m having some issues with point of view. I’m the first to admit that while YA is not not my cup of tea, it hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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Winter Is Coming, and I for one can’t wait to freeze!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Tweet IMO George R.R. Martin is the preeminent science fiction/fantasy writer of our time, followed closely by Tad Williams.  (Put your weak-ass hand down, Wheel of Time.) Not only is HBO running with A Game of Thrones – which looks … Continue reading →

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