September 2021 Wrap-Up: Colonial History, Fae Ravens, and An Artistic Empire
During September I consumed a strange assortment of media - and, unfortunately, not a lot of it. I sadly had several things I picked up to read that I ended up DNFing. But I still found some stuff I absolutely loved!
What I’ve Enjoyed
Books
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
This was such a fun book. I loved how Rogerson depicted fae, the plotting and world-building were on point, and Isobel was a clever and passionate heroine I found easy to root for. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quick, light read.
The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King
I originally read this for my thesis back in 2015, and I was thrilled when I saw my library carried it on Libby. So I reread – and enjoyed it even more than the first time! King is so good at explaining and exploring Native American and First Nations history in accessible language, and I loved how he handled the topics with the seriousness they deserved while still finding room for humour. Hugely recommend this one.
Other
Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed
My spouse and I put this on as something to casually enjoy in the background while we played with the baby, and we ended up getting sucked into it. There was so much I didn’t know about Bob Ross, and it was equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking to learn about the legacy he wanted versus the legacy others chose for him.
What I’ve Created
Articles
I’m on Medium now!
While not the same as having actual new content for you, I am still excited to be crossposting a bunch of my pieces from Vocal over to Medium. I’ll be doing this slowly over the course of several weeks, so keep an eye on this profile. You might discover you haven’t read some of my older stuff yet!
I would also hugely appreciate it if you followed me on Medium. Not only does it make it easier for you to keep track of when I upload a new story, but once I reach 100 followers on Medium, I’m eligible for their Partner Program :D It’s a simple, free way to support an indie author!
Now on to October. I don't know about you, but I'm dying for fall leaves and cooler weather. This is my favourite season by far :D
What I’ve Enjoyed
Books
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
This was such a fun book. I loved how Rogerson depicted fae, the plotting and world-building were on point, and Isobel was a clever and passionate heroine I found easy to root for. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quick, light read.
The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King
I originally read this for my thesis back in 2015, and I was thrilled when I saw my library carried it on Libby. So I reread – and enjoyed it even more than the first time! King is so good at explaining and exploring Native American and First Nations history in accessible language, and I loved how he handled the topics with the seriousness they deserved while still finding room for humour. Hugely recommend this one.
Other
Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed
My spouse and I put this on as something to casually enjoy in the background while we played with the baby, and we ended up getting sucked into it. There was so much I didn’t know about Bob Ross, and it was equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking to learn about the legacy he wanted versus the legacy others chose for him.
What I’ve Created
Articles
I’m on Medium now!
While not the same as having actual new content for you, I am still excited to be crossposting a bunch of my pieces from Vocal over to Medium. I’ll be doing this slowly over the course of several weeks, so keep an eye on this profile. You might discover you haven’t read some of my older stuff yet!
I would also hugely appreciate it if you followed me on Medium. Not only does it make it easier for you to keep track of when I upload a new story, but once I reach 100 followers on Medium, I’m eligible for their Partner Program :D It’s a simple, free way to support an indie author!
Now on to October. I don't know about you, but I'm dying for fall leaves and cooler weather. This is my favourite season by far :D
No comments have been added yet.
