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Fantasy For Our Time: Time and Identity in Fantasy Literature
Today, in this old recording from 2019, I present an honest look at the concept of time as I reflect on a…
Fantasy For Our Time: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Christian Cameron
Here’s another throwback episode where I have an absolutely fascinating conversation with my friend Christian Cameron. Together we discuss a wide swath…
In a Certain Kingdom: The Proud Bride
In “The Proud Bride,” we see the classic trope of the shrewish bride who is impossible to marry off (think King Thrushbeard…
Fantasy For Our Time: Secular Sci-Fi & The Transcendent
What does it mean to be human? How do we interact with the Divine or find meaning in a universe that sometimes…
Fantasy For Our Time: Violence & Catharsis in Fantasy Media
When is the violence we see on our screen or read in our books too much? There is no denying an increase…
In a Certain Kingdom: The Three Sons
When a mysterious old woman visits the house of three brothers, unexpected gifts begin to abound. But the greatest gift is sometimes…