Strong John of Waterloo
Old tunes, joyful tunes, weaving through the night The rosy glow of faces beneath the candle light North winds, cruel winds, howling at the door The whirl of Yuletide dances across the wooden floor –…
Tag: Romance
The Violet Phantom and the Yellow Conquistador: Part 1
It is May, 1808, and the wars between France and Britain have been raging for several years. Napoleon has, just a year prior, enacted the Berlin Decree in hopes of damaging the economy of Britain.…
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand: A Whimsical Literary Review
The annual shoot at the local estate is by itself worth the price of a copy of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, by Helen Simonson, published by Random House. Lord Dagenham, a worthy variation on P.G.…
Shalott Revisited: A King Arthur Poem
I once met a fine young man Winning in his manners, honest in his speech With ideals that defied the world So broad in their scope, believing in the unseen Clinging to faith, and when…
Even: Aragorn’s Promise to Arwen at the Black Gate
I remember when I said to you, Even should the star that guides me on Through the bitterest nights Across lands scarred with evil, Where the ground I trust to hold me Is corrupt and…
A Not So Horrible Beginning – Part 3
EmilyI dropped my stuff on the counter and sank into my comfy armchair. Visiting my parents had been rough today, my dad was complaining as usual, and my mother was wondering when I was going…
A Not So Horrible Beginning – Part 2
EmilyI hopped out; the sky was an inky blue and looked as if diamonds were littered across it. Liam came up behind me, resting his arm on my shoulders. He gazed down at me “Do…
A Not So Horrible Beginning – Part 1
I sighed, watching my hands slip the earring into my ear. My reflection stared back at me with a sulky expression. I couldn’t believe my friends did this to me. A Blind Date! What was…
Book Reviews: The Fault in Our Stars and Divergent
During the summer, everyone needs a good read. Lucky for me, I was able to get my hands on some of the most popular books in young adult fiction. Today I will be reviewing two…