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Author Interview: Jason Prugar
Today I bring you a little interview I did with fellow author, Jason Prugar! Jason Prugar is a filmmaker, novelist, short story writer and king of useless knowledge (great for trivia!). He enjoys playing and watching sports, spending time with his family and consuming stories in all their forms. He lives in Pennsylvania with his Continue reading
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Courage
“Courage, dear heart…” – C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Like many fantasy fans and aspiring writers, I was greatly influenced by C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia as a young reader. My copies of each book are well-worn, having been read cover to cover multiple times over my adolescence. The stories are Continue reading
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Five Favorite Books
A simple little post, talking about my five favorite books of all time. Admittedly, some titles on this list are flexible, but these are definitely in the upper echelon at a constant rate. 5.) Brave New World by Aldous Huxley“COMMUNITY, IDENTITY, STABILITY.”I am admittedly due for a reread of this book, as I’ve only read Continue reading
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Outside Looking In
I feel like every generation has some “fandoms” that, although they can transcend time and appeal to various age groups, are seen almost as a “staple.” But, of course, it’s impossible to involve yourself in all of them. So here are the ones I missed out on, as a millenial growing up in the nineties/2000’s! Continue reading
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Don’t Judge…
How often have we been told not to judge a book by its cover? In general, I abide by this – in life, and when it comes to actual books. As a reader, I’m more likely to be drawn in by a powerful synopsis than by a cover. But, undeniably, a gorgeous cover is super Continue reading
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The Things We Connect With
When you read a book, what are the things you connect with? Are there certain factors that stand out to you more than others? I read mostly YA, but I don’t shy away from any particular genre, and do stray into adult literature on occasion. For me, there are a couple of elements that leap Continue reading
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Five Life-Changing Reads
Every avid reader has a favorite book or two… or seventy-six. But some of those notable or obscure titles can be life-changing. So, here’s a list of some of the books that have changed my life – not only as a reader, but as a person! 1.) Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie – Most folks Continue reading
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Favorite Books and Films 2018 Edition!
Favorite books (in no particular order!) 1.) Nine Coaches Waiting – Mary Stewart I cannot believe I knew nothing about Mary Stewart until this year. Set in the late 1950’s, this particular tale is about a sharp young governess named Linda who must protect the life of her charge Philippe, and how she becomes entangled Continue reading
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Reading Out Loud
Reading is a different experience when it is done on one’s own as opposed to a book being read aloud. The very words “reading aloud” can evoke horrible memories of “popcorn” reading in class and being afraid of stumbling over or mispronouncing a word, but being read to is a different story altogether. Some of Continue reading
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Books I “Hate”
I mean… “hate” is a strong word, and it implies a whole slew of negative things, which is not my intention with this post. All of the books mentioned here are great books, most with legendary authors who have more talent in their pinkie fingers than I have in my entire body. I just didn’t Continue reading
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