B.M. Tolbert's Blog
July 9, 2017
Game of Thrones. Your chance to get it on the record!
So with Game of Thrones season 7 right around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to put my predictions out there. Once season 7 starts I think the ending will take shape quickly, and it will be too late. Now I may be wrong in my predictions, and I'm sure I will be, but if I'm right I will tell everyone, read my blog, I predicted that. If you have a good theory, here is your chance to put it on the record too!
I am going with the predictable. I think we have seen so many twists and turns the ending will be what we expect, but even more awesome to watch!
First I think Dany ends up on the throne she's always wanted above anything else. Unless the White Walkers win, which they want, I don't see anyone powerful enough to stop her and her dragons. Not to mention that she is joining forces with Jon Snow, adding the power of the north to go with it.
My next prediction is that Jon Snow dies, again. He cares about the wars to come as much as Dany does the Iron Throne. I think he dies during that battle and Sam somehow kills the Night King. I also believe Sam is the one telling this entire saga. Sam will immortalize his friend Jon in the pages of history, framing Jon as the true hero, and in my opinion, he is. No one has spent more time worrying about the Night King then Jon.
Here is the one I have the least faith in. Jamie kills Cersei and leads the Lannister Army to help Dany and Jon win the real battle. That way he ends up the knight he's always wanted to be which adds to GRRM's prediction of a bitter sweet ending. Oh yeah, I believe Tryion is not a Lannister too. (If you have not read about this theory I won't ruin it, but I believe it.) That means if only by seconds, Jaime is Cersei's only younger brother, and when he kills her it will fulfill her prophecy. I won't get into that one either, but it's easy enough to find if you want to learn more about what Cersei was told by Maggie the Frog.
As far as Bran goes, I really don't know where he fits in, and I think he might be the one to ruin all my theories. My best guess is he tells Jon his true past, perhaps Tyrion too, meaning the Starks reunite but after that all I can predict for him is Winterfell. Like I mentioned before, Jon will die leaving Bran the King of the North. What I would like to see even more is Arya, King of the North, but to have that happen Bran will have to die and I don't see that happening. How many times could he have died already?
That does it. I told you I was going with the obvious. Dany takes Kings Landing and rules like the honest and kind ruler she always dreamt of being. Jon dies, but not before they beat the White Walkers with the help of Jaime, and Bran ends up King of the North. I wish I had more on Varys and Littlefinger but I think the story has gotten to big for them to manipulate like they have everything up to this point. I actually don't see Littlefinger lasting long into season 7, or Sansa either, but I see a longer life for Varys, Grey Worm, and Arya. What do you think?
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I am going with the predictable. I think we have seen so many twists and turns the ending will be what we expect, but even more awesome to watch!
First I think Dany ends up on the throne she's always wanted above anything else. Unless the White Walkers win, which they want, I don't see anyone powerful enough to stop her and her dragons. Not to mention that she is joining forces with Jon Snow, adding the power of the north to go with it.
My next prediction is that Jon Snow dies, again. He cares about the wars to come as much as Dany does the Iron Throne. I think he dies during that battle and Sam somehow kills the Night King. I also believe Sam is the one telling this entire saga. Sam will immortalize his friend Jon in the pages of history, framing Jon as the true hero, and in my opinion, he is. No one has spent more time worrying about the Night King then Jon.
Here is the one I have the least faith in. Jamie kills Cersei and leads the Lannister Army to help Dany and Jon win the real battle. That way he ends up the knight he's always wanted to be which adds to GRRM's prediction of a bitter sweet ending. Oh yeah, I believe Tryion is not a Lannister too. (If you have not read about this theory I won't ruin it, but I believe it.) That means if only by seconds, Jaime is Cersei's only younger brother, and when he kills her it will fulfill her prophecy. I won't get into that one either, but it's easy enough to find if you want to learn more about what Cersei was told by Maggie the Frog.
As far as Bran goes, I really don't know where he fits in, and I think he might be the one to ruin all my theories. My best guess is he tells Jon his true past, perhaps Tyrion too, meaning the Starks reunite but after that all I can predict for him is Winterfell. Like I mentioned before, Jon will die leaving Bran the King of the North. What I would like to see even more is Arya, King of the North, but to have that happen Bran will have to die and I don't see that happening. How many times could he have died already?
That does it. I told you I was going with the obvious. Dany takes Kings Landing and rules like the honest and kind ruler she always dreamt of being. Jon dies, but not before they beat the White Walkers with the help of Jaime, and Bran ends up King of the North. I wish I had more on Varys and Littlefinger but I think the story has gotten to big for them to manipulate like they have everything up to this point. I actually don't see Littlefinger lasting long into season 7, or Sansa either, but I see a longer life for Varys, Grey Worm, and Arya. What do you think?
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Cersei as a Nightwalker
As soon as I saw the new Game of Thrones pictures I was terrified by the idea, what if Cersei did become a Night Walker? What if she became the Night Queen? Wow. She would be so evil no one could kill her. Dragon glass would shatter in your hand from the fear of having to get close to her. Let's all hope this doesn't happen. She may indeed become the one thing in Westeros that can not be stopped.
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April 5, 2017
What would you change about your favorite book series?
My brother-in-law and I are both avid readers. We spend most of our time during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or whenever we have a chance to get together discussing books. Most of that time is playfully spent arguing over what we liked or disliked, leading to fun conversations over what we would have changed. As I have started scanning the internet more and more since my debut novel, Kindel The Crowning Of Our King has come out, I noticed many great discussions about the same thing. What would you have changed about your favorite book series? I thought it would be fun to start a blog post dedicated solely to that topic. Here are some good examples I have come across on Goodreads, Instagram, and WordPress.
• Ron in Harry Potter. Some like him and some dislike him. What would have made him a more universally likable character? Be careful. Somethings you change may contradict where he came from. He had a big family and brothers who loved the spotlight. Just saying. I think that was a big part of who he was.
• The end of The Hunger Games. Katniss lies to lead her friends into a war-zone, then fails to become a leader, and even votes to keep the games.
• The Lord of the Rings. Did Tolkien write himself into a corner where the only way out was to introduce an army of the dead at the last minute? He is one of my idols so I find it nearly impossible to get into that one, but I have seen it in other discussions.
These are just a few examples.
To start the discussion, I will talk about one of the hottest topics and give my take. Did Rob Stark have to die at the Red Wedding? This was a moment that upset readers of the series and fans of the TV show alike. As a huge fan of George RR Martins, I will try and defend his decision.
My take is that it was necessary for Rob Stark to die. Sure, it nearly ended the Starks, but what would the series have become if he remained a main character? Would he have eventually joined forces with Stannis? If so, would they have won the Battle of the Blackwater? And if they did, Stannis would have had the more legit claim to the Iron Throne. Where would that have left Rob? Would he accept that? If he didn't join forces with Stannis what would his next move be? And above all, could you imagine the series being as great as it is if the Lannister's were defeated? That is why from a story standpoint I have accepted the death of Rob Stark. What do you think? I like how it opened up things for other characters to come into their own like Jon Snow.
• Ron in Harry Potter. Some like him and some dislike him. What would have made him a more universally likable character? Be careful. Somethings you change may contradict where he came from. He had a big family and brothers who loved the spotlight. Just saying. I think that was a big part of who he was.
• The end of The Hunger Games. Katniss lies to lead her friends into a war-zone, then fails to become a leader, and even votes to keep the games.
• The Lord of the Rings. Did Tolkien write himself into a corner where the only way out was to introduce an army of the dead at the last minute? He is one of my idols so I find it nearly impossible to get into that one, but I have seen it in other discussions.
These are just a few examples.
To start the discussion, I will talk about one of the hottest topics and give my take. Did Rob Stark have to die at the Red Wedding? This was a moment that upset readers of the series and fans of the TV show alike. As a huge fan of George RR Martins, I will try and defend his decision.
My take is that it was necessary for Rob Stark to die. Sure, it nearly ended the Starks, but what would the series have become if he remained a main character? Would he have eventually joined forces with Stannis? If so, would they have won the Battle of the Blackwater? And if they did, Stannis would have had the more legit claim to the Iron Throne. Where would that have left Rob? Would he accept that? If he didn't join forces with Stannis what would his next move be? And above all, could you imagine the series being as great as it is if the Lannister's were defeated? That is why from a story standpoint I have accepted the death of Rob Stark. What do you think? I like how it opened up things for other characters to come into their own like Jon Snow.
March 24, 2017
My First Blog Post!
Thank you for taking the time to read my first ever blog post. Keep checking in. I will keep you updated when new books are available, and when I'm running a promo! In the meantime, check out my website and buy the book! I would love to hear any questions, thoughts, or feedback you may have.
I want to stay very engaged with my readers and this is a very exciting first step. Stay tuned. There are many more blog post to come, and hopefully I will even make you laugh a little. I stay pretty busy with my wife and our three kids, but writing and talking about books is my favorite thing to do when I get a chance to sit down and relax. So until then, happy reading!
Thank you for your support,
B.M. Tolbert
Kindel: The Crowning Of Our KingB.M. Tolbert
I want to stay very engaged with my readers and this is a very exciting first step. Stay tuned. There are many more blog post to come, and hopefully I will even make you laugh a little. I stay pretty busy with my wife and our three kids, but writing and talking about books is my favorite thing to do when I get a chance to sit down and relax. So until then, happy reading!
Thank you for your support,
B.M. Tolbert
Kindel: The Crowning Of Our KingB.M. Tolbert
