Hi !! I was wondering if you had any book recs/favorite books? Things that you think of as inspiration or just plain like? Genuinely curious. <3 im in love with your work btw i spent the other day binging your patreon
Some favorites that deeply impacted me from a young age up into teenagedom: the Animorphs series by K. A. Applegate, Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, Oddly Enough by Bruce Coville, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Little Sister by Kara Dalkey, The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede, The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo, A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander, Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury, the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, Piratica by Tanith Lee, the Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke, His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, Holes by Louis Sachar, The View from Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg, Shizuko's Daughter by Kyoko Mori, The Sea-Wolf by Jack London, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins, Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath, Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan, The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, The Iliad and Odyssey (allegedly) by Homer, The Táin by many people, Harlem by Walter Dean Myers, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, The Wall and the Wing by Laura Ruby, The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein, The Hainish Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin, Till We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis, The Ethical Vampire series by Susan Hubbard, The Howl Series by Diana Wynne Jones, the Curseworkers series by Holly Black, The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick, Android Karenina by Ben H. Winters, An Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson, Beloved by Toni Morrison, A Stir of Bones by Nina Kiriki Hoffman, the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente, World War Z by Max Brooks, This is Not A Drill by K. A. Holt, Fade to Blue by Sean Beaudoin, Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu, The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein, Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, Crush by Richard Siken, Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo, Devotions by Mary Oliver, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Some favorites read more recently: The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey, Engine Summer by John Crowley, Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot, My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix, Reprieve by James Han Mattson, House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski, Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, Kindred by Octavia Butler, Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi, Station Eleven by Emily St. John-Mandel, The Crown Ain't Worth Much by Hanif Abdurraqib, The Refrigerator Monologues by Catherynne M. Valente, Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, Tender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica, The Girl with All the Gifts by Mike Carey, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, She had some horses by Joy Harjo, Bright Dead Things by Ada Limón, The King Must Die by Mary Renault, Books of Blood by Clive Barker, Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, Cassandra by Christa Wolfe
Plays: The Oresteia by Aeschylus, Electra by Sophocles, Los Reyes by Julio Cortázar, Angels in America by Tony Kushner, August: Osage County by Tracy Letts, The Bald Soprano by Eugène Ionesco, The Trojan Women by Euripides, Salome by Oscar Wilde, Girl on an Altar by Marina Carr, Fences by August Wilson, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang, Our Town by Thornton Wilder, Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond
Graphic novels: The Crow by James O'Barr, DMZ by Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli, Eternals (2021) by Kieron Gillen and Esad Ribić, Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons and John Higgins, My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris, Maus by Art Spiegelman, Tank Girl by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, Through the Woods by Emily Carroll, Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
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❝ I wish I could take the hands of time and turn them in reverse. I'd take back every long goodbye with venom in my words. The only way to bein' found is gettin' lost at first, but all I find are more bridges to burn. So am I too far gone to be running home? 'Cause I'm longin' tonight to be somewhere across that great divide.
― Ira Wolf, ❛ Great Divide ❜
Getting out of Doma unseen was far easier, Koharu thinks, than finding an inconspicuous way back into Doma.
A ship would take too long; by her estimation, it's already been away a little over a year since "she" first left Doma, and there's less than a year to go until Doma's failed rebellion. She can't afford to waste time. So she settles on teleportation, but to where? The aetheryte in Monzen should still be intact for now, but it's closely guarded around the clock. Namai's aetheryte is no less conspicuous. Teleporting directly into the House of the Fierce... is not an option. Even assuming the aetheryte has yet to be destroyed, her welcoming to the Liberation Front's base of operations would not be a warm one after the way she had left things.
So, farther away, then. Tamamizu? No, she has no relations with the Kojin in this time. Onokoro... She stops her pacing around the Crystal Tower's Ocular, hopeful, then shakes her head, sighs, and resumes her pacing. Too many pirates. She would need to deal with them to find a way across the Ruby Sea regardless, but starting with teleporting into a Confederacy outpost was perhaps not the best way to curry their favor.
Kugane, then. Neutral territory, with the aetheryte seeing frequent comings and goings. From there she can find transport to just outside of Isari and make her way into Yanxia from there. It was the long way, to be sure, but it was safe. With a plan decided, she closes her eyes, focuses, and only the faint echo of her teleportation spell remains in the Ocular until it, too, ceases, leaving no trace she was ever there at all.
She scoffs. Safe.
Indeed, getting to Yanxia had been the easy part. Yet even traveling at night, there were more Imperial patrols than she'd recalled and making her way the long way to the north around the mountains and up the One River unseen had been far more challenging than anticipated.
As she rows her stolen borrowed boat up the river, the anxiety gnawing at her insides grows. She'd left because she had been unable to convince those around her that the visions she claimed to have were true. She'd left because the visions had frightened her. What hope does she have that things will be any different? That she can somehow do in this second chance what she had been unable to do the first time? Her hands on the oars hesitate. She thought that she'd thought this through, that her resolve in coming back to try again had been strong enough. That she could — would — endure everything all over again for a better end. But now...
And then, as she rows out into the middle of the darkened river, there it is, sleeping silently atop the cliffside overlooking the Dragon's Struggle: Monzen — dimly lit, almost peaceful save for the towering Kiyofusa and Imperial patrols, but very much hale and mostly whole. Her chest tightens, eyes burn, and it takes every ounce of willpower to stifle the sob that threatens to tear out of her throat. For a moment she simply sits there, swiping away at tears ere they can fall, watching the city as it rests. Within those walls her friends, her comrades, her family all rest under Garlemald's watchful eye. Alive.
Her hands tighten on the oars again and she pulls hard on them, propelling herself closer to the city, towards the darkened mercantile docks, prepared to silence any who may be patrolling it.
If this is to succeed, I must find an ally.
One person who would listen, who would believe. Someone who would understand the what is at stake and not allow pride to blind them. Someone willing to do what needs to be done. Someone who —
Her eyes move from the city to the castle that watches over it, still standing strong; a symbol of the nation to all who look upon it. She changes her course, rowing hard towards the Enclave.
Someone who understands that Doma is not a set of stone walls, but the people within it.
It is nearly dawn by the time she pulls the little boat to shore between the Enclave and Doma Castle. Retrieving her things from the sole of the boat, she sets off towards the castle, keeping off the main path. If she knew @domaheir, no doubt he would find time to make his way to the dense bamboo groves behind the castle to train.
She need only make camp and wait.
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April 3, 2019: Obituaries
Douglas B. Roten, Sr., age 60
Mr. Douglas B. Roten, Sr., age 60 of Millers Creek passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.
The family will have a private burial at a later date.
Mr. Roten was born April 21, 1958 in Wilkes County to Lloyd and Gladys Pauline Royal Roten. He loved watching cartoons and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by one daughter; Janet Roten of West Virginia, one son; Douglas Roten, Jr. of Millers Creek, three grandchildren; Marty and Hayleigh Roten and Ruby Lowe, five brothers; Troy Roten and wife Annette of Waxhaw, Lee Roten of North Wilkesboro, Johnny Roten of Wilkesboro, Michael Roten and wife Diane, Jeff Roten and wife; Darlene all of North Wilkesboro, three sisters; Sue Stone and husband Wayne of North Wilkesboro, Cynthia Cleary and husband Kenny of Traphill and Millie Church of North Wilkesboro and several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com
Mary Ellis, 85
Mary Catherine Ellis, age 85, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born March 30, 1934 in Yadkin County to Ellis and Mallie Mae Marsh Parks. Mrs. Ellis was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Jack, Larry and Fred Parks.
Surviving are her husband, Bill L. Ellis; daughters, Rita Frazier and husband Kent, Gayle Ellis all of North Wilkesboro; sons, Tim Ellis, Billy Ellis and wife Kim all of North Wilkesboro, Tommy Ellis and wife Loretta of Bushnell, Florida, Benny Ellis and wife Wanda of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Courtney Wagoner, Michael Royal, April Church, Ethan Ellis, Michael Barnes, Becky Ellis, Ashley Ellis Davis, Dillon Ellis, Whitney Casstevens; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Douglas of Pfafftown, Faye Holton of Clemmons, Jean Hall, Sue Reavis both of Elkin, Carolyn Bell of Hamptonville; brother, Jim Parks of Yadkinville.
Funeral service was April 2, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sammy Taylor and Rev. Ronnie McMannus officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Village of Wilkes, 204 Old Brickyard Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Carl Faw, 90
Carl Curtis Faw, age 90, of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center, after a long courageous battle against Alzheimer's Disease. He was born November 24, 1928 in Wilkes County to Alonzo Rufus and Agnes Mash Faw. He was a US Air Force Veteran, serving in the Korean War. Mr. Faw was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church and employed with Holly Farms/Tyson Foods for 40 years. Mr. Faw was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Earl J. Faw; sisters, Mae Holman, Inez Hamby, Opal Stewart; and grandson, Curtis Andrew "Drew" Faw, Jr.
Surviving are his wife, Iva "Babe" Walsh Faw; son, Curtis Andrew "Dusty" Faw, Sr.; daughters, Carla Squires and husband Danny, Shannon Pilkington and husband Johnny, four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was March 30, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lyn Lambert officiating. Burial followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Lenoir. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Welcome Home Baptist Church or to First Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
David Wolfe, 66
Mr. David Colin Wolfe, 66, of Boomer, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
David was born on April 8, 1952 in Wilkes County to Asa Colin Wolfe and Rosie Goforth Wolfe.
David is preceded in death by his parents.
David is survived by his wife, Nora "Susie" Wolfe; son, Tracy Scott Wolfe (Janey) of Boomer; daughters, Angela Marie Elledge (Terry) of Moravian Falls, Melinda Jean Wolfe of Boomer; brother, Floyd "Butch" Wolfe; sister, LonaMae Bullis, both of Boomer, 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and special canine companions, Libby and BooBoo.
The family will conduct a private service at a later date.
Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Wolfe Family.
Charles Harris, 89
Charles Julius Harris, age 89, of Roaring River, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Harris was born October 10, 1929 in Wilkes County to Andrew and Laura Wade Harris. He enjoyed visiting the boys at White Castle, fishing, hunting, doing landscape and gardening. Charles was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Harris, Jayhue Harris, Sr., Harold Harris; and sisters, Eloise Speaks, Madeline Harris, Lenna Lewis, Nellie Richardson, Alma Harris and Rhoda Rousseau.
Surviving are his daughter, Carol Harris Barnes and husband Larry of Roaring River; grandchildren, Anitra Horton and husband Bryan of Charlotte, Nicole Graham of North Wilkesboro, LaCarol "Bobbie" Barnes and spouse Megan of Tampa, Florida, Tre Barnes of Moravian Falls, Jaleah Barnes of Roaring River; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; special friend, Ann Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio; Shnee Johnson and Bryant Johnson.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Watts, Rev. John A. Speaks and Elder Mario Broussard officiating. Burial will follow in the Harris Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Everette Shumate, 75
Everette Philmore Shumate, age 75, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1943 in Wilkes County to Ira Dewitt and Verna Cleary Shumate. Mr. Shumate was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Purlear. He enjoyed woodworking, dancing and NASCAR. Everette was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rex, Mack, Dwight, Luther, Bill, Jim, Robert and Monroe Shumate; and sisters, Grace Adams, China Hincher and Theda Dean.
Surviving are his daughter, Monica Ball of Chapel Hill; grandchildren, Emily Ball and Charlotte Ball both of Chapel Hill; and sister, Pauline Shumate Davidson of North Wilkesboro.
Funeral service was March 29, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Miles officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Purlear.
The family has requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, PO Box 130, Purlear, NC 28665. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers were William Davidson, Jeff Davidson, Mark Shumate, David Shumate, Chad Shumate, Dwight Shumate Jr.
Honorary pallbearer was Derek Dean.
Greta Jones, 86
Ms. Greta Patricia "Pat" Jones, 86, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 with family by her side.
Pat was born on August 28, 1932 in a small coal mining town in Kimball, West Virginia she was the eldest child of Marion Tandy and Oneta Jones.
Pat was fiercely independent, confident, and was ready with a quick wit. From her humble roots in Kimball, West Virginia, Pat educated herself and held several careers. She lived in St. Martin where she helped found a school. During her life Pat was a dental hygienist, worked for the US Government and worked in early childhood development. She was an avid reader and valued education and a strong faith in God. In retirement, Pat has loved and served her Church Community.
Pat is survived by her daughter, Robin Walsh; son, Todd Owings; grandson, Matthew Walsh; brothers, Dean Jones, David Jones; sister, Beth Walker, and many nieces and nephews that were close to her heart.
The family will conduct a memorial service on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 West Cowles Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Rev. Kedron Nicholson will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 95 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Jones Family.
Catherine Anderson, 78
Mrs. Catherine Eller Anderson, age 78 of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.
Funeral services were March 30, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Welborn and Rev. Paul Hugger officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Anderson was born July 14, 1940 in Wilkes County to Albert Vestal Eller and Agnes Vivian Misenheimer Eller. She was retired from Khols. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Lee Anderson and a brother; Phillip Eller.
She is survived by a daughter; Cathy "Chris" Walker and husband Junior of Moravian Falls, a granddaughter; Cayla "Shea" Eller and a special family member Jay Limani of Atlanta, GA and a brother; Kenneth Eller and "Nancy' of North Wilkesboro.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Louise Bullard, 87
Louise Osborne Bullard, age 87, of North Wilkesboro, passed away, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born January 19, 1932 in Wilkes County to David Spencer and Cora Emaline Stamper Osborne. Louise was a member of First Light Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullard was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest Lirt Bullard; sons, Donnie Ray Bullard and Ronnie Lee Bullard.
Surviving are her daughters, Susan Bullard of North Wilkesboro, Billie Royall and husband Danny of Traphill; brother, Sam Osborne and wife Sandra of Winston Salem; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and many special friends.
Graveside service was March 26, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Flowers will be accepted.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Johnny Denny, 60
Mr. Johnny Ray Denny, age 60 of McGrady, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Northfork, West Virginia.
Funeral services were March 27, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial was in Burnt School House Cemetery on Pond Mtn., Ashe County.
Mr. Denny was born May 4, 1958 in Ashe County to Hobert and Ruth Royal Denny. He was a Mechanic.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Bobby Denny and Ricky Denny and three sisters; Julie Faye Denny, Cora Smith and Tammy Eastridge.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Debbie Blevins Denny of the home, a son; Steve Denny and wife Missy of Hays, three grandchildren; Stephanie Crouse and husband Branden of McGrady, Jacob Denny and wife Katie of McGrady and Samantha Hodge and husband Matthew of McGrady, two great grandchildren; Cameron Crouse and Elaine Denny both of McGrady, a brother; Jack Denny and wife Nancy of Ronda, seven sisters; Clara Williams of Wilkesboro, Sue Harris and partner Ronnie Vannoy of Millers Creek, Mae Stone and husband Harrold of Mulberry, Carol Treadway of Mulberry, Pat Vickers and husband David of Wilkesboro, Debby Denny of McGrady and Donna
Transeau and husband Sid of McGrady, several nieces and nephews and special friends; Allen Brown, Bobby Faw, Terry Haynes, Junior Luffman, Chris Lowman and Barry Shumate.
Pallbearers were Allen Brown, Chris Lowman, Terry Haynes, Eugene Royal, Bobby Faw, Barry Shumate and Jeff Prevette.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030.
Lake Marley, 93
Mrs. Lake Juanita Marley, age 93 of Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.
Funeral services were March 31, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Johnson and Pastor Michael Brown officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Marley was born January 24, 1926 in Wilkes County to Grady Allen and Loretta Cornelia Benge Greene. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She loved babysitting, gospel music, going to church, gardening and loved her farm animals.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Walter Walker, three sisters; Ella Mae Crane, Veoria Eller and Deloris Walker and one brother; Roland Greene.
She is survived by her husband; Grover Cleveland Marley of the home,
eight daughters; Jeanette Dowell and husband Woodie of North Wilkesboro, Brenda St. John and husband Boyd of Lenoir, Janet Marshall and husband Dale of Lumberton, Glenda Burr and friend Luke of Bay St. Louis, MS, Robin Blankenship and husband Tim of Ferguson, Becky Parker of Purlear, Pam Marley and Debbie Duarte both of Wilkesboro, four sons; Bruce Walker and wife Debbie Lenoir, Lavin Walker and wife Denise of Roaring River, Clayton Walker and wife Tammy of Granite Falls and Scottie Marley and wife Jennie of Ferguson, nineteen grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren and a sister; Iris Greene Triplette.
Flowers will be accepted.
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