I received an ARC of this novel through NetGalley in return for my honest review. Ok, I love mythological fantasy in general, and Rory Power's In A Garden Burning Gold is a genius mix unique fantasy universe, Greek myth, and Italian city-state power politics. The story opens when the eldest daughter the family in charge… Continue reading Review: In A Garden Burning Gold by Rory Power
Author: Jess
Amateur historian, mythology enthusiast, writer, reader, sarcastic weirdo, cancer survivor. Author of Defying Shadows: For Witches and Pagans Battling Cancer and Chronic Illness.
Review: Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
I mean, even the cover gave me the heebie-jeebies. Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw is a short and horrific punch in the guts, and I loved it. Set in a haunted mansion, the story centers around a group of twenty-somethings who have obviously been friends for quite a while, and who fit the… Continue reading Review: Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
A Feline Drama in 4 Parts
Warning: contains naked cat belly. It's just an evening bath. Nothing to see here. It's FINE. We're all fine. NO I'M NOT WEARING PANTS. Don't you people keep saying pants are bullshit in this house? (To Butterfle): WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING? BRING ME SOLO AND THE WOOKIE! You all suck. There's no privacy here at… Continue reading A Feline Drama in 4 Parts
fAngus Update and Vacation
I've been busy doing as much NOTHING as possible, so I'm remiss on updating the status of fAngus's recovery. The torture continues for him, although just before vacation he was able to drop off the awful antibiotic (the one that could burn a hole in his esophagus if he didn't eat immediately after and make… Continue reading fAngus Update and Vacation
How I Discovered Minerva’s Full Name
Ron (a twin in the horde) made this today and sent it to me. Getting the twins cell phones for their birthday appears to have unintended benefits. Or consequences. Both, really. I present "For Fucks Sake Minerva" aka Minerva, aka FFS Minerva. Um, it's possible I use that phrase too often or don't even realize… Continue reading How I Discovered Minerva’s Full Name
Review: Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
If you've been here a while, you'll know I'm a sucker for a good mythological retelling, and I loved this book. The story of Theseus and the Minotaur (Asterion) never sat right with me, and who didn't think Theseus' behavior toward Ariadne was...less than honorable? Ok, it was crap, and her story was a blip… Continue reading Review: Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
fAngus’s Unexpected ER Adventure
Last Thursday in the middle of an extremely busy work day (including a go-live of a software product my team has been working on for a long time), I was interrupted by a cat who skittered across the kitchen floor at a dead run, yowling. It sounds funny, but fAngus only yowls when he's in… Continue reading fAngus’s Unexpected ER Adventure
Traveling Chickens, Covid, and Teenage Sleepovers
Suddenly it's nearly June 15th, and the last month has been...eventful. Not that events excuse dropping the blog for a few weeks, but for a while there something had to go, and I saved up pictures and notes to write up later. Today is later. In May I went to Cocoa Beach, FL with my… Continue reading Traveling Chickens, Covid, and Teenage Sleepovers
Negatives and Positives: a Spectrum
So...I get quite a few spam comments that are filtered out by this platform (thank goodness) and I always review them before deleting because often they're entertaining. The recent spate of "is cbd oil good for..." followed by a variety of ailments have been fun to read. This one, however, made me shake my head.… Continue reading Negatives and Positives: a Spectrum
Reviews: Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things, and Unlock Your Storybook Heart by Amanda Lovelace
Amanda Lovelace is my favorite poet. She combines mythology and fairy tale themes with issues people who grow up as girls (whether they remain identifying as girls or women as adults) often face in a way that cuts directly to the heart of things. Her work has a lovely balance of light and dark, grief… Continue reading Reviews: Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things, and Unlock Your Storybook Heart by Amanda Lovelace
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