Hey, how many languages do y'all think Evie knows? I'm trying to decide if she should be able to at least somewhat understand Beni while he's (seemingly?) deliriously babbling in Russian in my fanfic.
Like it's not really within her ancient languages hyperfixation, but she could also just be hyperfixated on learning different languages, so maybe she knows a little bit of it?
What do y'all think?
Evie knows a little Russian, so can get the gist of what he's saying
Nobody understands delirious(?) Beni, he's just over there saying stuff
Rick is the one to know a little bit of Russian from when he knew Beni before
Jonathan makes himself useful by somehow knowing a bit of it
Y’know never really did much shipping in the mummy fandom until I saw the Jonathan x ardeth tag and realized that Almost every interaction they have in the mummy returns would be seen as flirting in a heterosexual ship. Now I can’t stop seeing it….
I've slowly been chipping away at drawing scenes from that imaginary Muppet retelling of the Princess Bride, figured it was about time to share what I've drawn on Tumblr!
Rewatching Willow (1988) for the first time in a while, it occurs to me that the reasons why I find it charming overlap with the reasons why I found The Mummy (1999) charming. I was reminded of that post that's been going around about how everyone in The Mummy is very good at one or two things and a hilarious mess in every other respect.
Also, they both have the scene where a monster roars in the action hero's face and his response is to roar back.
I've said it before, but I reread Emma, so I'm saying it again.
George Knightley is THE Austen Hero. He is kind, compassionate, never condescends. He is so nice that not once, but TWICE, he is mistaken for being in love when he's not. He may be strict and rational, but he isn't cold. He plays with his nieces and nephews and helps keep the peace between family members. He calls Emma out, but only because he wants to help her be the best possible version of herself. He moves into Hartfield at the end, something completely unheard of in those days, because he knows Emma would never leave her father and he would never ask her to.
My family has started calling my cat "the beast" which is very funny considering she's a 19yo arthritic old lady who needs help up and down the stairs. Not to mention she doesn't really meow any more, just sits and stares at you, and im the only one who can reliably guess what she wants, so my parents are constantly messaging me "The beast awakens... I know not what she desires 😥😥" i feel like the chosen prophet of an eldritch god
I've been working on a little series of blog posts that bring together what I know about folklore creatures in Scottish traditional lore; rather than sharing them individually I thought I'd keep them all together and add to this post as I go.
Disclaimer: these blogs are largely what I've heard about these creatures from older family members and what I've learned from folktales in books (both children's collections and less sugar coated adult books) - folklore is notoriously complex. While I did secondary research, these posts represent my understanding as someone who grew up in the central belt of Scotland, so you may have heard different versions of the same stories, or read different stories entirely.
Gods I love folklore - anyway, here they are for those who want to read them:
I spoke with art commissioners from Faber and Bloomsbury to get their top tips on how to source great art for your book cover design.
The post is full of great insights, but here are some of the top tips to give you a sneak peek:
Top tips to making sure you’ll get quality book cover design
To give you the best chance of finding quality illustrators and artists for your cover art, these are the top tips from the publishers I spoke with:
Find artists who have worked on commission before. Make sure they show evidence of problem-solving, and that their portfolio gives a clean and clear idea of their style.
When in discussion with an artist or illustrator, make sure you can describe what you’re looking for in 5-10 words. This gives your designer a clear idea of what you want for your book cover design and ensures they’ll be working to a clear brief. If you can describe your work succinctly, then they’ll be able to design a memorable cover that reflects exactly that, and nothing else.
Look for illustrators who suit your themes. You might really love an artist’s work, but if they specialise in subdued, soft lines and specialise in fantasy art, they’re probably not the right designer for your romance or horror cover.
Do not ask for custom samples without being willing to pay a fee. Never ask an artist to work for free. You can get a sense of their style from a portfolio, but if you want to see tailored work samples, you must be willing to pay them – you will attract better-quality designers.
Always work with a contract. This is essential for both parties to ensure you both know what is expected from the other. It alleviates the likelihood any nasty surprises and keeps both parties protected from things like intellectual property theft or copyright infringement. Besides, if an illustrator isn’t willing to work with a contract, that’s usually a red flag that they’re someone you don’t want to work with. It’s worth it for that reason alone.
