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Author Morality Vs. Reader Morality

One of the toughest parts of a story is considering the morality, which we don’t really pay much attention to.  Why?  We tend to assume everyone believes in the same concept of ‘good vs evil’.  In general, the definitions of … Continue reading

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Questions 3: Being Morally Gray

Some may argue that Boromir isn’t morally gray since he was being controlled by the ring and didn’t actually steal it.  Others may say he is the perfect example since he felt he was doing the right thing for Gondor … Continue reading

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Questions 3: Fairy Tails From Around the World

I’m going to admit that I don’t know many fairy tales beyond the ones American children get while growing up.  Those tend to be Disney-associated.  So, this is a topic I’m curious about, but have no knowledge on.  I did … Continue reading

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The Moral of the Story

Funny thing about stories with morals is that we typically grew up with them.  Then, we get upset when entertainment has messages.  Sure, there’s a trend of the message overshadowing the fun, but I’ve seen people get upset at the … Continue reading

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Questions 3: Happy National Fairy Tale Day

Today is National Fairy Tale Day!  I was going to do a bunch of memes, but I thought it would be more fun to let people comment on the subject.  Most of us grew up with some fairy tales.  They … Continue reading

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Upping the Sex in a Series

I’m going to tackle this one right off the bat.  There’s a reason that this weighs heavy on my mind with War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  Actually, it’s a few reasons: Desirae Duvall’s main business hub is a brothel. Desirae Duvall is … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for in Character Code Consistency?

You ever read a story and the character does something that seems out of place?  Maybe the noble hero flat out killed someone for insulting him.  Perhaps the villain laid waste to an entire town and left the school alone … Continue reading

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Morality and Fiction

I might run the risk of getting into trouble here, but it’s something that I want to write about.  Morals and ethics within a fantasy setting are an interesting pitfall.  The nuances of these categories differ among groups and individuals.  … Continue reading

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