Middle-Earth: On to Bree
- June 29, 2020
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Father’s Day
- June 22, 2020
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Vacationing in Middle-earth
- June 21, 2020
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It’s been a while since I visited Middle-earth. I went via portal to The Shire. Of course, I couldn’t fit inside a Hobbit hole, but they had outdoor accommodations for me, and a wonderful meal. Yep, off to a good start. Hope you can meet me there!
Note: Coming home briefly, I made scones that reminded me of having afternoon tea in Hobbiton. The recipe can be found here. Raspberry jam is a wonderful touch.
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Resting from Otherworldly Travels
- June 15, 2020
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I’m just taking a little break . My next trip will be through a portal to a place I haven’t visited in years and I’m looking forward to it. 🙂
What They Don’t Tell You About Traveling in a TARDIS
- June 08, 2020
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My travels continue. I met four of the doctors in different timelines and they all fly this thing like a bucking horse. Every trip needs motion sickness pills.
Tip: Should you ever travel this way, make absolutely sure you opt for the extra accident insurance!
Wish you were here.
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And the Travel Mishaps Continue
- June 01, 2020
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Seriously. Another desert??? Okay, I’ve really, really learned my lesson! Never pay discount for travel. I chose some space junker with a decent hyperdrive that dumped me here instead of Endor. I guess it could have been worse: I could have ended up on Hoth without winter gear packed.
Those Jawas charge a fortune for sunscreen. Good thing I still have the robes from Vulcan…
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When Travel Plans Go Awry
- May 24, 2020
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For those who love Star Trek, you’ll understand my frustration. I booked a shuttle to the planet of Risa but got taken to Vulcan instead…
For those not sure why I’ m annoyed, watch Star Trek: The Next Generation, season 3, episode 19, “Captain’s Holiday.”
I have other trips planned and hope they go more smoothly. But I will never use an Andorian travel agent again!
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Fiction Writers: Will You Include the Pandemic or Not?
- May 17, 2020
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It’s a dilemma, one I faced when writing Magical Ties. The book takes place on Long Island but at one point, the main character, Emily, travels to Manhattan. In a post-9/11 world, I struggled with whether to mention the changes that horrific event created. Ultimately, Emily traveled only to a train station on East 14th Street, so it was unnecessary. And yes, that was deliberate on my part.
In these uncertain times, I’m left with a struggle that’s similar but much wider in scope. I’ve already started book two of Emily’s adventures (but early enough that I can change things). The question is, should I?
Placing characters inside the pandemic or its aftermath can either draw readers in (“Yes, I can relate”) or alienate them (“I’m reading to escape, dammit!”). And the weirdness of time factors in as well. Which will date the story faster? If we can get past this as a painful and difficult period in the world’s history, putting the pandemic into our stories will eventually date them. But if our lifestyles are permanently changed, not mentioning it will also date the stories. (Anyone else feel mildly uncomfortable watching old TV ads that feature large groups of people with no social distancing?)
I don’t have an answer. But I welcome comments.
Mother’s Day
- May 10, 2020
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Magical Ties Sale Extended!
- May 04, 2020
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