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 Welcome to the 14th century, in a farflung outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, and a new Convent outpost of the terrrifically powerful Roman Catholic Church. Sound historically dull? Hopefully not so--for this is NOT an ordinary 14th Century Convent. Back after a six-year hiatus.... From NaNoWriMo historical Supernatural novels in Scotland, Michigan, South Alabama and historical horror in Standwood Station, GA-to the Phantom Northern Woods-to singlehandedly refighting the American Civil War-to exploring Social Justice and standing for First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution-we deal out horror, Supernatural, Historical, fantasy, mystery, and more. We do not fear outspokeness. And always, always, always, We Do History. Find it here. We write it. We read it. We hold strong opinions. We orate. Meanwhile, whether we're writing or just reading, we love to rave about books and authors right here!  |
| November 29 2018 Blog City Prompt: Prompt: "You have delighted us long enough." Mrs. Bennet said this to her daughter Mary after she sang off key while playing the piano in Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen. When have you been delighted by people long enough? Usually, pretty much before they start. I have never suffered fools gladly, and unfortunately in my lifetime most people I encounter (in "real" life) fall into this category. Of course, as the global population explodes, dumbing down seems inevitable. No one desires to be intellectual any more. As Richard Hofstadter wrote in his champion book, ANTI-INTELLECTUALISM IN AMERICAN LIFE (published 1963, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1964), this change in thinking is a part of American's historical fabric and is also propelled by the democratization of knowledge. He wrote this book 58 years ago. Look around you now. "Reality" tv, rape culture, killing animals and beating humans on video and sharing it on social media. War. Faux news. Lies. Dumbness. If you don't believe a historian (Hofstadter), try believing Ray Bradbury. FAHRENHEIT 451, 1953. |
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