I apologize in advance because my thoughts are long and complicated today…but if you decide to read this sort of philosophical rant I have written, I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Humans seem naturally drawn into communities, to belong, to identify as part of a particular group. In fact, it isContinue reading “A Random Philosophical Rant”
Author Archives: ATL Doyle
Writing Competition News!
I am procrastinating today. So, I thought I would share the second 100-Word Micro Fiction story that I wrote for the second round of NYC Midnight’s Challenge. I was given Historical Fiction as my genre, the action I had to include was Getting a Bug Bite and I had to include the word Brief. HereContinue reading “Writing Competition News!”
Book Review: Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
One of my favorite experiences as a reader is when I get to the point in my book or series when all the characters and storylines converge into those epic scenes, that for me, are the cherry on top of a great piece of writing. Think, The Battle of Helm’s Deep, or better yet, theContinue reading “Book Review: Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas”
Book Review: Norse Paganism for Beginners by History Brought Alive
I received a copy of Norse Paganism for Beginners by History Brought Alive from BookSirens.I have now had the opportunity and pleasure of reading several of History Brought Alive’s books on various topics. This one, Norse Paganism for Beginners is my favorite.This book does a great job of providing historical context and addressing the issuesContinue reading “Book Review: Norse Paganism for Beginners by History Brought Alive”
Status Update on My First Novel
Summer of 2021, I made the decision to start writing my first novel. When I started on that journey all I had was my love of the written word. I’ve had no formal writing training. I want to create something that makes others feel the same way I do when I read something fantastic, andContinue reading “Status Update on My First Novel”
Book Review: Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
Now that I’ve finished this book, it pains me to say that I did NOT want to read this when I first learned that Celaena aka Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius was not in it. I really believed that I didn’t want to read Chaol’s point of view, especially given the way the previous book, EmpireContinue reading “Book Review: Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas”
Book Review: Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
One of my favorite things about being a voracious reader is finding an amazing series to get lost in. You know the type. You end up dreaming about the characters, the places, and even some of the events, and because you have become so immersed in the story because you have pictured it all soContinue reading “Book Review: Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas”
Book Review: Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
I am thoroughly enjoying this series and Queen of Shadows was full of epic moments, as predicted in my review of Heir of Fire.Maas has introduced some new and very intriguing characters in this story that I hope we continue to learn more about, and our familiar and well-loved characters face some harrowing and heartbreakingContinue reading “Book Review: Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas”
A Case for Civil Disobedience
I’ve recently read Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, Solitude, and Life Without Principles (⭐⭐⭐⭐ My rating). The world and society, in general, have become a place I do not recognize but I know thanks to my love of history that many have felt the same throughout the course of human history. At first, I thought,Continue reading “A Case for Civil Disobedience”
Book Review: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
I was on such a high after reading Crown of Midnight (the book before this one) that I was really disappointed with Heir of Fire, at first. I read almost 20 chapters before the pace picked up enough to keep me interested, and then it was great! We meet some new and very exciting charactersContinue reading “Book Review: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas”
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