On November 12, 2019 the first episode of The Mandalorian aired. This show was one of many used to draw in fans of various genres to subscribe to Disney+. It worked. When The Mandalorian aired, it was one of the most talked about shows. I was a little wary of the series when I first … Continue reading The Mandalorian Season 1 →

This will be similar to my post about soft and hard magic systems. I will explain hard and soft sci-fi, I will give examples of each, and I will explain how it all lies on a spectrum. Unfortunately, defining hard and soft sci-fi is not easily done. There are multiple definitions for each, some of … Continue reading Hard vs. Soft Sci-fi →

Magic is a huge part of fantasy. It excites and draws in the reader. But there are many different types of magic. There are a variety of magic systems found in fantasy novels. As exciting as the magic in Harry Potter is, it is not the magic of The Lord of the Rings. It is … Continue reading Hard and Soft Magic Systems →

Before I describe the individual episodes of this season, I will just say that this season was much better written than the previous one. Warning: spoilers ahead. 12:1 Spyfall, Part 1 This season's opening episode was a rather strong change from "The Woman Who Fell to Earth." In contrast to last season, the Doctor's companions … Continue reading Doctor Who Season 12 →

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,One for the Dark Lord on his dark throneIn the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,One Ring to bring them all, and in … Continue reading One Ring to Rule Them All →

The Lord of the Rings is a treasure trove of the best fantasy ever written. Tolkien wove an intricate tapestry of geography, culture, and history, resulting in the best world-building known to man. The layers Tolkien embedded into his world are so rich that some of what he did can be easily lost when you … Continue reading The Lord of the Rings Mythology →

Initially, I was going to write about the first book in The Wheel of Time series, The Eye of the World. But when I sat down to write about it, I realized that it was impossible. Writing about any of The Wheel of Time books is like writing about The Lord of the Rings or … Continue reading The Wheel of Time Lore →

A Wizard of Earthsea is a well-woven story by Ursula K. Le Guin. This story follows Sparrowhawk, a character who evolves from a young, arrogant boy to a wise man. Sparrowhawk, initially named Duny, was born in a small village to a smith. His mother died when he was young and his father and siblings … Continue reading A Wizard of Earthsea →

Steelheart is a super-hero fantasy book by Brandon Sanderson. After the arrival of a glowing star nicknamed Calamity, people suddenly had superpowers. There were people who could become invisible, people who could cast illusions, people who could control water, etc. But each person with superpowers had a weakness which negated these powers, their own personal … Continue reading Steelheart →

Ahhhh . . . time paradoxes! The topic just gets me excited. Today I will explain some of my favorite time paradoxes, as well as what people believe would happen if these paradoxes were to occur. Let's start with a definition. A time paradox occurs when one time travels and either causes or contradicts an … Continue reading Time Paradoxes →