Rituals fascinate me. They’re the glue that binds a culture, the rhythm that gives meaning to ordinary days, and the stage where myth and memory meet. In “When the Earth Forgets”, Ortog undergoes the Rite of Green Iron. Statues filled with burning coals are placed on his body, testing his endurance and his ability to […]
Tag: Creative Writing
Why Funny is Serious Work
Writing humor is a challenge. At least for me, it is. Not because jokes are difficult to come up with. My daughter and I have been riffing on LotR humor for months now. My favorite so far: “Why did Samwise prefer Rosie Cotton over Éowyn? Because she’s Shire.” Well, it works better when spoken. Which […]