Welcome to Pen & Sword, a blog by two fans of all things reading and writing.
Join us for updates twice a week as we ramble about our favorite reads, bemoan the struggles of being an aspiring author, and discuss anything else related to the lovely world of literature.
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My “Gift” To You: Festive Horror Flash
Well would you look at that, I got a Christmas Eve post! When I realized a few weeks ago that one of my posting days would be so festive, I knew what I had to do. Make it scary. So,… Continue reading
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Genre Swap: Saige Writes A Horror Story
Forever ago, I had the idea for Ava and I to swap our usual genres and write a short story. This was like, months ago. Anyways, I wrote a short story that I really fell in love with, so much… Continue reading
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Genre Swap: Ava Writes A Fae Story
(Don’t forget to check the end of this post for my third December Writing Goals update!) Hello hello friends! Saige is quite literally the best at coming up with sister posts for us to do on here. You may remember… Continue reading
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Panel Highlights from Dragonsteel 2025
If you read last week’s article, or have been following my Instagram, or even read Ava’s last article, then you’ll know that last week Ava and I were at Dragonsteel 2025! Here for you today is a recap of all… Continue reading
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Dragonsteel Nexus 2025: A Photo Diary
Two words. Holy crap. That was incredible. For those who don’t know, Saige, Olivia and I attended Dragonsteel Nexus 2025 this past weekend in Salt Lake City. It’s everything Brandon Sanderson, thrown by the man himself with tons of amazing… Continue reading
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The Three Sanderson Books I Want to See Adapted
Guys guess what. I’m at Dragonsteel again! Well, as of writing this, I’m at work. But if you’re reading this right when it’s out, Ava and I are wrapping up our time at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025 (we’re actually probably driving… Continue reading
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State of the Nation / My December Goals
Hey everyone! This is an edit to let y’all know that I’ve now been published in Tumbleweird for the THIRD time!! The December issue is out now and it’s a great honor to be included- a little early birthday treat!… Continue reading
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Fantasy Recommendations By Sub-Genre
Fantasy is one of the broadest genres out there! There are so many different kinds and flavors and genres, and it can be hard to try out different styles once you find what you like. Recently, I’ve read quite a… Continue reading
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My Adaptation Wishlist
A lot of our favorite movies are based off of books. They’re a great inspiration for filmmakers, as the story and characters are already made for them! While a lot of readers share a sentiment that the book is generally… Continue reading
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Showing Off my Book Journal
I’m a big fan of scrapbooking, bullet journals, and junk journaling, and it’s something that’s come closely connected with my love of reading, too. Back in 2023, I started a book journal, where I can combine my own reviews along… Continue reading
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