The Fellowship of the Ring – From Hobbit Tales to Epic Saga
The summer of ’93 was more than just an introduction to The Hobbit; it marked… Read More »The Fellowship of the Ring – From Hobbit Tales to Epic Saga
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness: Diving into a World of Wonder and Peril
Christmas 2022 brought with it a gift of unexpected adventure: a beautifully bound boxed set… Read More »On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness: Diving into a World of Wonder and Peril
The Green Ember Series
Remember those books you read as a kid—the ones that transported you to other worlds,… Read More »The Green Ember Series
Ember’s End: Where Courage Burns Brightest
As I turned the final page of Ember’s End, a wave of bittersweet satisfaction washed over me.… Read More »Ember’s End: Where Courage Burns Brightest
Star Wars Thrawn: A Strategic Mind Rises Above the Empire’s Shadow
My journey into the new canon of Star Wars novels began, perhaps fittingly, with a… Read More »Star Wars Thrawn: A Strategic Mind Rises Above the Empire’s Shadow
Ember Rising: A Flicker of Rebellion in the Darkness
I remember devouring Ember Rising, the third installment in S.D. Smith’s Green Ember series, during a time of… Read More »Ember Rising: A Flicker of Rebellion in the Darkness
Kidnapped: A Voyage of Adventure, Identity, and the Rugged Soul of Scotland
It took me until the ripe old age of thirty to finally cross paths with… Read More »Kidnapped: A Voyage of Adventure, Identity, and the Rugged Soul of Scotland
The Flame Still Burns: Hope and Resilience in Ember Falls
The world outside my window felt eerily similar to the war-torn land of Natalia. It… Read More »The Flame Still Burns: Hope and Resilience in Ember Falls
Finding My Way to Middle-earth: A Personal Reflection on The Hobbit
My journey to Middle-earth began in the most unexpected of places: my eighth-grade English class.… Read More »Finding My Way to Middle-earth: A Personal Reflection on The Hobbit
The Green Ember: A Spark of Hope in Dark Times
It was early 2021, and the world outside felt shrouded in uncertainty. The pandemic had… Read More »The Green Ember: A Spark of Hope in Dark Times