Month: May 2022

Sodalite Kislap by Vinta

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Sodalite Kislap Maker: Vinta Color Family: Grey Properties: Shading, Shimmering Purchased at: Vanness What’s in a name? This is a special collaboration ink, exclusive to Vanness. Vanness is based out of Little Rock, AK, and the area just to the south of them is one of mineralogical interest, including a profusion of sodalite. Vinta is based in the Philippines, and Kislap is the Filipino word for ‘sparkle’. Now, sodalite is generally a royal blue, and this ink is grey-green […]

Posted May 14, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Cold Sandwiches and All by E.M. Epps

Characters: 9, I felt like I understood Luca best, but Rosemary, Sasha, and Falon were all well fleshed out and added to the story. Atmosphere: 7, I struggled to visualize some scenes but I felt like the magic system was nicely laid out (never explained, but the concept of Seeing made sense) and consistent throughout the story. Writing: 7, I’ve read and will continue to read E.M. Epps work because each story is vastly different and they’re all imaginative and intelligent. The dialogue occasionally threw me (I couldn’t tell emotional subtext with Rosemary) but the writing flowed smoothly. Plot: 6, […]

Posted May 13, 2022 by bethwyrm in Book Review / 0 Comments

Pondathon II Q2 Round 2

It’s round 2 of Q2 of the Pondathon II reading challenge. Phew! Lots to keep up with. Books read for the challenge so far: Moosha’s garden thus far: Reading this book contributed to these challenges:Pondathon II

Posted May 11, 2022 by bethwyrm in Book Challenge / 0 Comments

Auxientia LARP Review

Portrait by Distant Era Photography At the very end of April, I attended Auxientia, a steampunk LARP just south of Chicago. It’s been five years or more since my last LARP, and I missed the cooperative storytelling game of adult make-believe enough to jump at the chance to go when a letter LARP friend mentioned she was co-organizing it. Quick primer: LARP (Live Action Role Playing) is a blanket term for cooperative storytelling through group gameplay. Themes and rules vary, but imagine when you were kids playing ‘the floor is lava’ or ‘let’s be ponies’- that’s LARP. In December, the […]

Posted May 9, 2022 by bethwyrm in Life Update / 2 Comments

Taking a Week Off

Good morning, lovelies! I’ve got no posts happening this week because I’m in Chicago and frankly, couldn’t get my shit together enough to schedule three posts for you. Art by The Latest Kate I flew out to attend a steampunk-themed LARP over the weekend, and this coming week will be exploring Chi-town and all its historic glory. I’ve been here exactly once, and was surprised at how much I enjoyed the vibe and the architecture. My plans this time around include attending Bridgerton: The Experience, exploring the Lincoln Conservatory and Graceland Cemetery, going to Shedd Aquarium, visiting Hull House museum, […]

Posted May 2, 2022 by bethwyrm in Life Update / 0 Comments