A. Vane
@andersvane
Author of Astral Leak, The Jotun Bride, and The Norse Scriptures.
The reason book criticism is dying off is because books no longer have the cultural cachet or influence to be the center of the cultural discourse. The last novel people that was significant enough to drive any cultural discourse was “The Goldfinch,” which came out in 2013.…
Becca Rothfeld for @NewYorker on the death of our book section, and the heartbreaking truth of what it means. lnkd.in/gUrRYtyA
This post goes through grimdark through the ages, and honestly, you won't believe how old the genre actually is.
You won't believe what the old sagas actually taught children! open.substack.com/pub/andersvane… #grimdark #fantasy
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The Shocking Truth About Grimdark Fantasy
Grimdark Isn't New—We Just Forgot How Dark Stories Used To Be
You won't believe what the old sagas actually taught children! open.substack.com/pub/andersvane… #grimdark #fantasy
andersvane.com
The Shocking Truth About Grimdark Fantasy
Grimdark Isn't New—We Just Forgot How Dark Stories Used To Be
I waited for the accusation. All I got was a dangling verb. I suspect he’s never opened a grammar book.
I suspect anyone who says he has read more than 100 books in his lifetime. A good book is read, re-read and still re-read. And you can't do this with more than a 100 books.
What happens when you take a children's tale and make it grimdark? You get this!
In this grimdark saga, why does Gudrid raise her hand to smother Odd’s "They…" before the word can even live? open.substack.com/pub/andersvane…
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Thief in Ravnvik: Part 2
In a world hardened by frost, Odd’s desperation leads to a choice that cannot be undone.
2.5 Join the indie fellowship 3.1 Pretend to read the books 4.5 Get banned by saying this 😂
Fantasy is essential, but gritty, honest literature is just as vital. Which world would you choose: one riddled with injustice, hidden behind illusions of love and happiness?
The indie author lifecycle: 1. “Buy my book!” 2. “Let’s support each other!” 3. Buys no books. 4. “Why does no one support me?” Hilarious to watch on loop.
Uh oh. Quick, say dragon before they ban you
I'm Gaby, I write horror, psychological dystopian, and satiric dark humor #introduction
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