Tag Archives: Blaugust 2019

War, slavery, hope, and trust: Lavinia and the Western Shore

Posted on August 7, 2019 by john

If you’ve spent any time at all talking to me about fiction then it won’t surprise you that Ursula K. Le Guin is far and away my favourite author. A Wizard of Earthsea was the first book of hers that … Continue reading →

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Garnet (part 8)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by john

I didn’t realise that I’d drifted off to sleep until I woke from that sticky dryness I’d come to remember as thirst. I tried to exercise some discipline by checking the time before sating myself, but the bulb was still … Continue reading →

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Garnet (part 7)

Posted on August 2, 2019 by john

I shook my head and slumped forward. Hu’s intransigence made my fatigue that much harder to deal with, and I realised that I’d need to rest sooner rather than later. ”Doctor, I really would like you to help me. It’s … Continue reading →

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Garnet (part 6)

Posted on August 1, 2019 by john

Another year, another Blaugust! I have no idea how consistent or frequent my writing will be this time around, but I’m going to give it my best shot. Some other cool people are planning on putting stuff out there this … Continue reading →

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