Friday, June 28, 2013

The Newbie Janitor's Guide to Glopified Items: Ink Remover

With this blog I want to share my interests with the world. It has come to my attention that my interests include books. More precisely, fantasizing about books. I fantasize about books in many ways, using different techniques taught to me by the best. As of lately, I have felt the urge to fantasize about the Janitors series. So here it is. Based on the books by Tyler Whitesides comes to you a fantastic combination of awe inspiring tools used by the characters in this fine and exciting tale.

Just kidding.

A Dramaturg Fantasy presents: 
The Newbie Janitor's Guide to Glopified Items
Chapter 1, Ink Remover

Knowledge from the original text: From Janitors: Secrets of New Forest Academy

“Ink remover,” Penny said. Janitors use it all the time to clean off pen marks and scribbles on the bathroom walls.”
“But this has been Glopified,” Walter said. “This is the shortcut we took to get the necessary signatures on your applications.”
“What does it do?” Spencer asked.
“It copies ink.” Walter took the bottle from Penny’s hand. “Once we located the Academy signatures that we needed, we used the Glopified ink remover to make a forgery for your papers. I’ll need you to do the same for Dez. All you have to do is wet the Academy signatures. Don’t spray too much or you’ll have soggy paper. Once the ink is damp, you can press Dez’s application against it. The ink will absorb, making an identical copy onto his paper.” … “It works like this… The magic in the Glop duplicates the memory of the original signature. For example, I remember signing a check. If someone uses the ink remover to copy my signature from the check onto another paper, then the memory is copied with it. Therefore, I remember signing the check and the paper—even though I never actually signed both.”

Disclaimer: All rights go to Tyler Whitesides, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and whoever else might deserve them.

Obert Skye's Life Philosophies: Mobs

This chosen second philosophy is from Geth and the Deception of Dreams, Chapter 7: Wet Behind the Ears

"I have mixed feelings about mobs. On one hand, they're extremely good at holding torches, and they keep pitchfork salesmen in business. On the other hand, they seem a bit fanatical and touchy. Most mob scenes end with a street full of broken windows and people covered in pepper spray. I know from firsthand experience that angry mobs can make even the most confident of individuals feel bad about themselves. I remember how I felt while practicing my bassoon when large, angry mobs kept showing up at my doorstep and demanding that I stop. It's in moments like that when you begin to seriously doubt yourself.
People gathering can bring about mixed results."

I hope that you enjoyed this philosophy. Disclaimer: all rights go to Obert Skye, Shadow Mountain Publishing, etc.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Sividious Stark: The Stadium Between Worlds

Image from gregpark.net
I have just finished Sividious Stark: The stadium Between Worlds by Greg Park. I can honestly say that I liked the book. I would definitely read it again. And I would also recommend it to a friend, considering that this book was recommended to me, by a friend. I liked how you deeper little by little, layer upon layer. Some books just shove you right in— which is nice; it was just a nice change. I loved the combination between magic and sci-fi. And the characters were very relate-able. I especially loved the assortment of ideas. There were so many differing creatures and worlds. I loved the logic used when Sividious realized the time differentiation. My only problem, was that there was too much unfinished business. This is completely plausible assuming that there would be a sequel... but I didn't find such an indication. So, Greg Park, if you published a sequel to your new idea know that you will have at least one reader awaiting eagerly. Let's wrap up. I loved the book. It will definitely be added to my list of favorites!