Today’s #FridayReads include two books on real and fake language, and an essay collection on making writing thrilling in all genres. WORDS ON THE MOVE: Why English Won’t – and Can’t – Sit Still (Like, Literally) by John McWhorter A bestselling linguist takes us on a lively tour of how the English language is evolving before our Know More » […]
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Geeking out over Fantasy.
So, if you read our monthly newsletter you'll know that right now I'm reading the fantastic Spellwright. And I don't think I've been this geeked about a fantasy book since Lamentation.
The magic revolves around grammar and language, and there are multiple languages that wizards can master. The REAL kicker comes in the nature of the antagonist. Sure, any other author could be content with demons destroying the world with tooth and claw, but not Charlton. (continue reading) [...]