L for LOTRO

L for LOTRO

My 2020 Blogging from A to Z Challenge revisits my best posts from the 2014 to 2019 Challenges. L for LOTRO (2018) How could I not mention the Professor? The Lord of the Rings is one of my favourite books, although I discovered Tolkien the Anglo-Saxon scholar first – via his essay “Beowulf: The Monsters … Continue reading

K for Kitsune

K for Kitsune

My 2020 Blogging from A to Z Challenge revisits my best posts from the 2014 to 2019 Challenges. K for Kitsune (2014). This fascinating gem from Japanese folklore seems to re-occur in my journey. Although I expanded on this research nugget while I was creating the game-world for my novel ‘Wyrm Bait’, it wasn’t my … Continue reading

J for Jeopardy

J for Jeopardy

My 2020 Blogging from A to Z Challenge revisits my best posts from the 2014 to 2019 Challenges. J for Jeopardy (2019). Act Two of Azure Spark, an investigation featuring my Welsh detective Sparkle Anwyl and her partner Kama Pillai, the main characters in my Snowdon Shadows series. The case evolved into a novella as … Continue reading

I for Impressment

I for Impressment

My 2020 Blogging from A to Z Challenge revisits my best posts from the 2014 to 2019 Challenges. I for Impressment (2015).   One of the many causes of the War of 1812, Impressment by the Royal Navy was resolved by the end. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1814, Britain ended the practice, although … Continue reading

H for Hellblade

H for Hellblade

My 2020 Blogging from A to Z Challenge revisits my best posts from the 2014 to 2019 Challenges. H for Hellblade (2018) My gaming is often an escape into an alternative reality – and at present reality is frightening. However, this game allowed me to experience another real-life reality for some.  I still need to … Continue reading