Apr
02
The Blade Itself
Blazed through Abercrombie’s “The Blade Itself”! Gripping tale, powerful voice. Ain’t a series fan, but this? Worth the plunge.
Books
You wouldn’t know it, but behind the scenes, I do a ton of research to make VIKINGS vs SAMURAI a gripping story and a world you can immerse yourself in. Fortunately for both of us, the research is a hell of a lot of fun!
Mar
13
A Chat with Glenn Fleishman, Author of How Comics Were Made
Comic revelations: Glenn Fleishman shares his journey behind his new book, How Comics Were Made: A Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page.
1 min read
Mar
12
How Comics Were Made: A Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page
From pencil to pixel: a visual odyssey through comic strip history, spanning the 1890s to today.
1 min read
Nov
28
A History of Japan to 1134
A History of Japan to 1134 by George Sansom is a meticulously researched and eloquently written book offering a comprehensive look at Japan’s early history, culture, politics, and military strategies
1 min read
Nov
23
The Wanderer’s Havamal
The Wanderer’s Hávamál features Jackson Crawford's complete, carefully revised English translation of the Old Norse poem Hávamál, newly annotated for this volume, together with facing original Old Norse text sourced directly from the Codex Regius manuscript.
1 min read
Nov
19
Samurai War Cry!
Cummins, A. (2016). Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique. United
1 min read
Nov
04
Unearthing Ancient Wisdom with Neil S. Price and Steven Mithen
I’m knee-deep in Neil S. Price's The Viking Way.
1 min read
Nov
04
Sámi Mojo, Samurai, and Vikings
The ancient settlers in Japan were a motley crew, including Finns, Huns, Tungusic tribes, and Mongols.
1 min read
Oct
05
The Viking Way
Diving into Neil S. Price’s The Viking Way for research on Vikings vs. Samurai.
2 min read
Sep
19
The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs
Discover over 850 outdoor clues and signs with Tristan Gooley’s ultimate guide. Uncover nature's secrets with two decades of outdoor experience.
1 min read