Welcome to Pen & Sword, a blog by two fans of all things reading and writing.
Join us for updates twice a week as we ramble about our favorite reads, bemoan the struggles of being an aspiring author, and discuss anything else related to the lovely world of literature.
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Book Bracket: Ranking 32 Magical Reads p.2
Guys it’s part two time! If you missed it, check out part one here, which has all the context and background info. We’re just going to jump right in here, starting with the state of the board where we last… Continue reading
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I Randomly Binged The Conjuring Cinematic Universe: Part 2 of 2
If you missed last week’s article, I started a re-watch/dissection of all the Conjuring movies and their related films. I’m continuing with my reviews this week, beginning with 2021’s The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. I’m going in… Continue reading
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Webcomics: A Valid Form of Literature
A few weeks ago I talked about different forms of reading, and what counts as literature. In short, most things count as reading, in my eyes. Audio books, eBooks, light novels, and the subject of today’s article: Webcomics. I read… Continue reading
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I Randomly Binged The Conjuring Cinematic Universe: Part 1 of 2
At some point during my early teen years, I watched The Conjuring. I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember really liking the movie and finding it actually a little scary (keep in mind, I was watching Saw… Continue reading
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Book Bracket: Ranking 32 Magical Reads p.1
Unless you live under a rock or are new the the blog, you probably know that I have a long running series where I review books that feature magic, fae, and fantastical elements. Edition SIX went up last week, and,… Continue reading
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Introducing “The Adventures of Lance Nobleblood”, A Free Web Serial Novel
I have been quite busy this year. From finishing the first draft of my novella Kaja to trying to market Losing Air, I’ve had a lot going on lately. So, I figured it was a great time to add a… Continue reading
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Five Magical Book Reviews Part SIX
Guys I think I’m addicted to reading fantasy books and talking about them. There are worse things to be addicted to. It could be cocaine! Whatever. You know the drill. Part five is here, and you can follow the chain… Continue reading
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Respecting My Elders Part 2: Adapting A Classic Work
Last week I explored some classic horror works: I examined some Poe, Henry James, Lovecraft, and more. At the end of that post, I promised an adaptation of one of those works in my own style. I’ll warn you right… Continue reading
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Should We Care About Book Ratings and Opinions?
Back in May, I read The Devils in my book club, and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a book that had been on my radar for a while, and one that my boyfriend’s mom was excited for me to get… Continue reading
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Respecting My Elders Part 1: Examining Some Horror Classics
There are some names that you can’t escape when discussing the horror genre: HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Mary Shelley, etc. Many consider writers like these to be the “founding fathers” of horror literature. And, as all students… Continue reading
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