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IT: Welcome To Derry
I really enjoyed this prequel to the most recent movie adaptations. I loved how they expanded the mythos and also were able to make use of a setting closer to that of the early timeline in the book. (Although I also loved that the first of the recent movies was set in the 80s.) I also enjoyed the themes of friendship and the dynamic between the kids. And Bill Skarsgard remains a captivating Pennywise. Also… that intro sequence was just chef’s kiss! The music! The illustration
M. H. Ayinde
Jul 31 min read
I'm an Ignyte Awards Finalist!
Friends, A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST is a finalist in the Ignyte Awards! My chonky debut has been nominated in the Outstanding Novel (Adult) category. I've been following the Ignytes since they began in 2020 as part of the fantastic online convention FIYAHCON (which honestly changed my life... it was the most uplifting and wonderful convention I've ever attended and I really hope it comes back one day.) As a fan of the awards and all they do to champion underrepresented voices, th
M. H. Ayinde
Jun 101 min read
THE BOYS Season 5
“Oi, f*ck off, you c*nts.” 🥲 Some disjointed thoughts on the end of THE BOYS (and I guess GEN V, sigh…) I’m gonna massively miss this show’s mix of biting satire and OTT action. At this point, because of the state of the world, reality is already stranger than this fiction. But this final season still brought a lot of gems whilst remaining a painfully familiar but no longer particularly exaggerated reflection of our lives. For me, a lot of these characters met pretty satisfy
M. H. Ayinde
May 292 min read
I'm a British Fantasy Award Finalist! (Twice!)
I'm so excited to announce that I am a finalist in not one but two categories in the British Fantasy Awards! A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST has been shortlisted in the Best Fantasy Novel category, and I've also been shortlisted in the category of Best Newcomer (again for A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST.) This is such a dream come true, and as someone who loves the British Fantasy Society and all the work they do to elevate SFF, this means an incredible amount. It's also wonderful to see write
M. H. Ayinde
May 221 min read
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