Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Scions of Shannara By Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks is widely viewed as the literary successor to J.R.R. Tolkien. There were many parallels between his Sword of Shannara trilogy and the Lord of The Rings. The Scions of Shannara is book one of his epic Heritage of Shannara series. These books cemented Brooks’ own literary legacy. They are utterly riveting and brilliant works that step out…
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Diary of A Madman – 01/22/14
Progress typically comes at the price of pain. In this case it’s growing pains. Recently, I’ve endeavored to revamp many of the site’s older posts. I didn’t start this blog/website with the intention of actively growing an audience. Until fairly recently, I was utterly inconsistent with providing new material. And the articles I did post…
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The Barrow Wights of Barrow Downs
By Jason Zapata There exist beings devoid of the Valar’s grace. Middle-earth’s majority avoid such fell sights, As Barrow Downs and its Barrow Wights.
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My Castlevania Casting Call
Castlevania is one of the most long lived and beloved video game franchises in existence. It debuted back in 1986. Since then it has captivated gamers with its ongoing story of the eternal struggle against Dracula. Castlevania is unique. It’s characters and stories have developed much further than other era specific titles like Zelda or…
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The Art of Alice X. Zhang
Alice X. Zhang is by far one of the most impressive artists I’ve come across in terms of her creativity and contributions to her craft. She was born on November 8, 1988 and grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. Ms. Zhang is a well traveled artist. She has also spent time in Hong Kong and…
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From The Darkness, Before The Light – Excerpt
By Jason Zapata Bridgett descended towards Reginald’s campfire slowly. She dimmed her aura and landed behind him, beyond the campfire’s light. The fallen knight wore a familiar garment. A cloak the Romani, Nadya made for him. Two years after their parting and he still thought of her…
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Doctor Doom
What is in a name? For this arch-villain it’s everything! Victor Von Doom wields unrivaled power and influence rarely seen in any medium. Sorcerer, scientist, and ruler of his own nation – men are wise to tremble at the name of Doctor Doom.
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The Map of The Sky By Felix J. Palma
The Map of The Sky is Felix J. Palma’s sophomore outing and his sequel to The Map of Time. This novel plays out in a quirky fashion. It begins like a thriller reminiscent of John Carpenter’s The Thing and Dan Simmon’s The Terror.
Got any book recommendations?