Stories from the Calindratem

All these ever popular lists are always subjective, since not everyone is moved by the same things. In a way this list doesn't only consider how moving a death was but also how shocking and how decisive for the story it was. As usual you are welcome to comment:  Number 10: Madison, the werewolf in "Supernatural" It might seem unusual to list the death of a guest character in the longest running fantasy show but whenever I rewatch this episode I am moved to tears, although we don't see the actual death.  This is in part due to the amazing performance of Jared Padalecki, Emanuelle Vaugier and Jensen Ackles but also because in this episode we come to understand how much the brothers are actually sacrificing for their work and to be "unsung heros". At the same time one can only admire Madison's brave choice to rather die than risk hurting anyone.  Number 9: Boromir in "Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring" Of course a list ab...

Fan fiction began to gain popularity during 1960ies when Star Trek fans began developing their own stories around the characters from the TV series. It also has coined its language with terms as "Mary Sue" for an overly perfect new character and "slash fiction" for homosexual pairings regardless of the characters actual sexuality on the source material. I started out writing fan fiction  and still do write it on ocasion. I  have always tried to be respectful of the source material. Mainly I leave the original stories intact and create alternative outcomes by using additional characters or simply expanding the original stories. Since I am about to publish my own novel, with characters I created and care dearly about I am starting to see fan fiction in a new light. I can't help but wonder how I will feel if someone ever wrote a fan fiction using my characters and my stories. Is fan fiction a respectful hommage or does it abuse other people's brainchild? ...

Many people still think of women as the weaker sex. Science Fiction and Fantasy however have already given us some memorable badass women. The fight with strength, intelligence and charm. But it is not only their skills that make them badass but their will never to give up.  These are my top 10 most badass female characters in Science Fiction and Fantasy: 10. Zoe Washburn from "Firefly"       If a tv series, a movie or a book features a female badass character it is usually the lead and she is often passionate and a natural born leader. Joss Wedon's Zoe Washburn is very different. She is the second in command and the embodyment of a level headed, cool soldier. You wouldn't want to mess with her. At the same time she manages to be a dignified woman, who is deeply in love with her husband, although he is not a fighter.  9. Katniss Everdeen from "The Hunger Games" Jennifer Lawrence brought her to life in a brilliant way. What made Katniss ...