Author's Note: Here's a short story from the world of The Myth-Keepers, my current fantasy work-in-progress. This is set before the first book and follows the main characters of the series, Matt and Aria. It's been a delight to work on over the past few months, and I'm excited to share a light, humorous holiday …
Continue reading A Merry Myth-Keepers Christmas: Gift of the Phoenix
I absolutely love the Christmas season, and one of my favorite things to do during December is watch all the classic, beloved Christmas movies I can. It’s been a bright spot in the middle of wrapping up the Fall semester! While my favorites are probably ones you’re familiar with, there are a couple of somewhat …
Here’s to the last blog of the year! Not including school books, I read 50 books this year! That’s much more than I expected. Let’s dive into my reads from the last third of the year. The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall (3/5 Stars): Unlike the earlier entries in the series (which I reviewed …
Continue reading Reading Recap 2023 – Part 3: Mysteries, Histories, and Adventures
A page from J. R. R. Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas Merry Christmas, my friends! Today’s holiday-themed topic is all about my favorite portrayals of Jolly Old Saint Nick. This legendary gift-giving extraordinaire has been interpreted in many creative ways over the years, with some versions extra memorable in my mind. Plus, this gives me …
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here’s my present to you: a Winter Writing Update! My latest writing update can be summed up in one simple sentence: I’m going all in to the Whitman Court series. While this isn’t necessarily shocking or new, it’s reflective of my state of mind to actually declare the series as …
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that my appreciation of Andrew Peterson—a singer-songwriter and author—goes back many years. His music encouraged me through my gap year, I once described his book Adorning the Dark as a writing retreat in book form, and I’m a fan of his Wingfeather Saga, which I reread …
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By Madelynn Orion 