Monthly Archives: March 2014

Turtles All the Way Down: Discworld Conversations About The Origins of the Universe

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

To say that I’m a fan of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld is an understatement. Among the humorous fantasy writers, Terry Pratchett has pride of place. At his right and left hand are Douglas Adams in sheer satiric glory, and Neil Gaiman, … Continue reading →

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Tolkien Post Master List (For Tolkien Reading Day)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

Since it is Tolkien Reading Day (03/25), here is a great list of Tolkien resources.

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Watch Out Tom Clancy, Here I Come

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

The voice came from the backseat of the car. “When I grow up I’d like to be a spy for CSIS.” I burst out laughing, struggling to keep the car under control. A spy for CSIS! Right. Now, before anyone … Continue reading →

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An Incredible List of Faerie Books (by J. Aleksandr Wootton)

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

It’s Myth and Legend Week here on A Pilgrim in Narnia (see “On Leprechauns” and “CSL and the Music of the Spheres“). J. Aleksandr Wootton is the author of the Fayborn series, a modern, urban threshold fantasy trilogy. I’ve read … Continue reading →

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C.S. Lewis and the Music of the Spheres

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

On Monday I blogged “On Leprechauns,” referencing C.S. Lewis’ “The Discarded Image,” where he embarks on a rather scientific look at faeries. “The Discarded Image” is part of a larger series of Oxford lectures that capture the medieval worldview to … Continue reading →

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