Tag Archives: Middle Earth

The Land Where Oz is North of Middle-earth: Reflections of a Speculative Cosmographer

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

If I were to print a business card for what I do as a fantasy writer, in the section called “title” I would put, “Speculative Cosmographer.” Fancy title, eh? Well, broken down, it really just means fictional world-builder. When I … Continue reading →

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The Effect of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Mythopoeia

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

I am often asked what brought me into the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. While I do love the books, it wasn’t Narnia that first captured my imagination as a thinker. It wasn’t even the world of Middle … Continue reading →

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A Review of the Hobbit by Nicolas, Age 8

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Brenton Dickieson

My dad and I just finished reading The Hobbit and since he didn’t let me watch the movie I decided to write a blog. This book is about a hobbit named Bilbo who comes from a family who hates adventures. … Continue reading →

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C.S. Lewis’ “On Other Worlds: Essays and Stories”: A Review

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

My own journey in studying C.S. Lewis has led me to the consideration of the fictional universes he created—these are the “real worlds” that sit behind his stories, like the worlds of Narnia in his fantasy novels or the Field … Continue reading →

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