Review: The Heretic

The Heretic by David Drake Shortly after the death of his mother, six year-old Abel Dashian wanders into a locked storage shed. He has a fair idea what he’ll find in there: nishterlaub. Forbidden articles of old and broken technology packed away behind lock and key. Abel is a precocious young lad; he turns theContinue reading "Review: The Heretic"

Story: The Hope Chest

Without truly knowing Siorus Cadigan's history, this story might not carry the same impact for the casual reader. Still, it is one of my favourites and a defining moment in his life. In reading it over, I think it details more of his 'story' than most of what I write for him. Siorus is aContinue reading "Story: The Hope Chest"

Review: Hawk Quest

Hawk Quest by Robert Lyndon My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am bereft. The journey is over and I am alone with myself once again. I can hear echoes of voices in my head, but the sound is dwindling. I suppose I feel somewhat like Wayland watching Vallon, Hero and Caitlin retreat into theContinue reading "Review: Hawk Quest"

Ser Andrew, I Choose You!

My daughter is obsessed with Pokemon. She and her friends collect the cards, swap them and battle. They play Pokemon on their DSs, they own t-shirts, gadgets and games. And so many cards. When not occupied by all things Pokemon, they read Sgt. Frog, a manga series by Mine Yoshizaki. She and her friends all haveContinue reading "Ser Andrew, I Choose You!"