So far, we’ve covered the fine art of deleting emails and working toward an empty inbox. Now, we get to the real magic of email management: filtering.
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If you ever find yourself on the banks of the River Thames at low tide, keep your eyes on the mud. You might spot the usual debris of history—ceramic pipe stems, brass buttons, coins worn smooth by centuries. But if you’re lucky, you might find something far rarer: a deep red gemstone, glinting among the
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When we think about villains in fantasy literature, our minds often conjure the iconic figures who tower over their worlds, dripping with malice and menace. Sauron. Voldemort. The White Witch. These are the names that dominate the genre—the villains who are grand, larger than life, and indisputably evil. But what about the ones who aren’t?
The Banality of Evil in Fantasy Fiction: What Makes a Villain? Read More »
Let’s talk magic. It’s the bread and butter of fantasy, isn’t it? The thing that turns a good story into something downright enchanting. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come across all sorts of magical systems while reading, and it’s impossible not to notice how different authors put their own spin on it. Some like to map out every single rule and consequence (Sanderson, I’m looking at you), while others leave magic as a mysterious force we just have to trust (Tolkien, we’re all still guessing).
Mapping the Magic: A Guide to Fantasy’s Many Systems Read More »
Every system has its core principles, and managing your email is no different. At the heart of email organization lies a deceptively simple rule: Delete or Filter.
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The Defynnog yews in Wales are a marvel—living relics that bridge history and myth. Some claim these venerable trees are over 5,000 years old, while others suggest they’ve “only” stood for 1,500 years. Regardless, they’ve witnessed an astonishing sweep of human history.
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Seventy-four thousand years ago, the world didn’t end—but it sure gave it a shot. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the Toba supervolcano erupted in a cataclysm so enormous it makes every cinematic volcano disaster look laughable. Pompeii? Amateur hour. Dante’s Peak? A warm-up act. Even Mount Doom from The Lord of the Rings wouldn’t
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Are you always on the hunt for the next great science fiction or fantasy read? Do you love discovering new authors and winning free books? The SFWA New Release Newsletter (NRN) is a fantastic resource for readers who want to stay ahead of the curve in speculative fiction.
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I recently cleaned my email list and received responses from readers saying they just didn’t notice my emails in the crush of the hundreds (sometimes thousands) they receive daily. That inspired me to start this new series: Inbox Reboot, a guide to managing your email effectively.
Managing email isn’t just for office admins anymore—it’s a survival skill for the modern world.
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I recently cleaned my email list and received responses from readers saying they just didn’t notice my emails in the crush of the hundreds (sometimes thousands) they receive daily. That inspired me to start this new series: Inbox Reboot, a guide to managing your email effectively.
Managing email isn’t just for office admins anymore—it’s a survival skill for the modern world.
Inbox Reboot — Part 1: Why It Matters Read More »