My Favorite Movies

by R.F. Gammon - February 22, 2021

I'm an author. I love stories. Books, writing, reading, all of it. Movies, though--those have been a love of mine since I was a small child. So now, we shall SHARE about these movies I enjoy. Just some of my top movies, probably of all time.

This has hardly been a favorite movie for a year, but I love this movie so very much and watch it literally all the time. The plot, the characters, the romance, all of it. I did an individual blog post on why I love this movie so much. I just happen to adore it for personal reasons and that's about all I have to say about that.

A favorite for many years, this movie tells the story of William Wilberforce, the man who headed up ending slavery in England. He was a WONDER, and God was on his side. Therefore, this movie is amazing. *coughs in pun* ~~can you tell I'm really really freaking tired~~

What sort of movie is this *sobs* I love it so much and there's a reason it's so popular. I just love it with all my soul.

A masterpiece of both comedy and feels tbh, I've loved this movie for years and nothing will ever change that, I don't think. It's so solid.

My favorite movie as a small child and still a favorite today. I still refuse to watch the new one because THAT'S NOT MY B&TB ONLY PAIGE O'HARA IS BELLE. I actually saw the musical live at the age of 3, and while I don't remember it at ALL, that's an indication of how precious this movie is to me.

Another early childhood favorite (I love animated movies, can you tell?) I remember watching this movie in the car at the age of 2 or so, probably one of my earliest memories, and it's only grown more precious as time has gone on.

At this point, this is my favorite Star Wars movie. I know it doesn't REALLY count as Star Wars, but I just really happen to love this movie a LOT. The themes of sacrifice and the ship *cackles* and yeah just everything about this movie.

A classic. I'm a homeschooler. What can I say.

The best version of this story. Kit is just swoony and Ella is my role model. This story is everything--I've never actually been a fan of Cinderella, but I LOVE this particular retelling of the story, and I will never get over said love.

That's all I've got for now--share in the comments what some of your favorite movies are! If you have recs, tell me--I'm always looking for something new to watch. ;)

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INTRODUCING ANOTHER WIP: CHASING DARK ROSES

by R.F. Gammon - February 08, 2021

Hello, hello, hello! Time for another WIP intro.

I actually started this in...*considers* August or September? Yikes. It's been a while, either way. But only now am I getting around to sharing about it!

This story is a comp title to Mark of the Raven meeting Shadow and Bone. It's a high fantasy with Russian influences.

Its title? Chasing Dark Roses.

THE BLURB

Anfusa is the daughter of a rebel captain, and her life, while hungry and scant, has always been secure in that knowledge. But when the emperor’s army pushes her father into a corner, he does the unthinkable: he sacrifices Anfusa as tribute to the emperor in exchange for the rest of the family’s freedom.

Anfusa’s fear turns into anger when the army returns her to the capital. The emperor’s sons, especially the younger Prince Ignatio, treat her with respect, but that can’t erase her need to escape. Especially when Crown Prince Tikhomir devises a plan: to make a final attempt at peace between the rebels and the royals, Ignatio will marry Anfusa.

Marriage is nothing like what Anfusa expected, and slowly, she finds herself starting to fall for her new husband. But when the princes’ cousin Milosh returns from the warfront, he sets his eye on two things: Anfusa and the crown.

Torn between two worlds, her duty and her new husband, Anfusa struggles to find her place in a cold, cruel world. And it’s possible her allies are not who she thinks...

My own art of Anfusa

Between the wars we'll stay//fading echoes spin away//Allman Brown

Though I am breaking down again//I am aching now to let you in//Fleurie

Fade away just far enough//I'm drifting//touch your soul and know that I'm not dreaming//SVRCINA

And I must think of my own survival. They have weapons. They could kill me with one blow. I must keep my head down and find somewhere to get out as time goes on. I can escape. I can do this. I am Anfusa, the captain’s daughter. I will not fear.

Ignatio (courtesy of Pinterest, and yes, he's Nikolai)

It takes someone to come around//to show you how//she's the tear in my heart//Twenty One Pilots

Even on the darkest night//I will be your sword and shield, your camouflage//and you will be mine//SVRCINA

I've survived through rainstorms, sandstorms//I fought the war//Now it's time to go home//Natasha Blume

His shoulders are squared and his eyes full of laughter, his face creased with laughter lines. Blond curly hair hangs over his forehead. He’s supposed to have a crown, perhaps, but he doesn’t wear one. The royal red of his jacket strikes me like a blow.

Milosh (courtesy of Pinterest)

Thought that I would self destruct//But I'm still here//Even in my years to come//I'm still gon' be here//2WEI

All for freedom//and for pleasure//nothing ever lasts forever//Tears for Fears

In life, in love, this time I can't afford to lose//For one, for all, I'll do what I have to do//You can't understand, it's all part of the plan//Fleurie

I swallow hard, my throat gone dry, and he starts toward me. He brushes the girls out of the way like he’s swatting flies until he reaches me. If Ignatio towers over me, this man is closer to my height, but not by much. His cheekbones are etched and his jaw is sharp and he looks me over with a degree of interest that makes my skin crawl.

Tikhomir (courtesy of Pinterest)

Prince Tikhomir points toward the hallway. “Come, girl.”

From a different man, those words might be derogatory, perhaps even a direct insult. He calls me girl and refuses to use my name, and why? But from him… it is somehow clear that it isn’t his intention to insult me. Something about the way he stands, the expression on his face, the way he lets out a half smile as he says it. He does not hate me.

Nadia (courtesy of Pinterest)

Then she relaxes and lets out a low laugh. Her arms fall to hang at her sides, and her whole posture slips into a practiced ease. Too practiced.

I can’t relax. Most people who do that are just buttering you up to stab you in the back.

She shakes her head. “Sorry. I had to get the maids out of the way.” She glances over at the row of whispering girls and then walks to lean against the nightstand where my mirror hangs. “I’m Nadia. Turns out, I’m your bodyguard now.”

My heart possibly misses a beat.

Magic? It’s forbidden. It’s unthought of. It’s a story for children, something the dark men of camp whisper around the campfire as the warriors’ kids ooh and aah until their parents come to drag them away, hissing that such a thing can never be.

Such a thing, I remind myself, can never be.

Magic cannot be real. It has never been real.

And yet, here stands the queen of the Roskas, staring me dead in the eye, not a trace of mirth playing around her stone-cold mouth as she waits.

“Ignatio?” The king’s voice is startled.

“You say I must use my life to create a better country. Perhaps I could marry someone from a different kingdom and secure an alliance there. But that is not the best thing I can do for my nation.” Ignatio steps right up to the railing and raises an arm. It should look overdramatic, but it comes out simply as emphasis. “The best thing I can do for my nation is to protect its citizens and try to bring us back together. And what better way to do that than to seek alliance with the rebels? What better way to heal our land than to try to seek an end to civil wars?”

After breakfast, I shove my chair back and try to race out of the room. Conversation dims and dozens of pairs of eyes turn to me around the table, and I cringe under the attention. What is it about me that people feel the need to stare at? I am nothing. I am no one. No one has ever stared at me before this, and now… everyone is staring at me.

Including Ignatio, who stands up and says, loud enough to reclaim the situation, “Let’s go for a walk, my love.”

I bristle, my neck tensing, but he’s taking my arm and drawing me out of the room, away from the stares. Guards bow on both sides as we enter the hallway, their chins touching their chests. I cringe at the very sight of it. Why do they think they have to bow to us? Why does the royal family make themselves so elevated?

Ignatio holds my arm gently, his fingers wrapped around my hand rather than actually holding it. I find I don’t mind that so much. I don’t want to be here anymore.

My identity is gone.

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Some Christian Bands I Love

by R.F. Gammon - February 01, 2021

Hello guys! If you're like me, maybe it's a struggle to find quality Christian music. Well, today I'm here to share some of the songs I really like, along with five Christian bands I love.

Andrew Peterson

Writing from the depths of his soul, Andrew has always been an inspiration to me, even though he writes songs and I write books. His fantasy series was my life in middle school, and I have always wanted to write something that evokes the same sort of deep emotional responses in others that his songs and his stories do in me. Andrew's songs, like no other, get me throwing my hands in the air in the car and singing along. I think his music was the first time I cried because of the worship experience. Check it out if you haven't.

TOP THREE SONGS:

-High Noon

-Maybe Next Year

-Behold the Lamb of God (the whole thing)

Wake Low

A band consisting of Andrew Peterson's three kids, this one just has a beautiful, unique sound to them, sort of like folk combined with lo-fi. They only have one album, but this album is special to me because every stream's proceeds are donated to International Justice Mission, which combats worldwide slavery.

TOP THREE SONGS:

-Green Light

-Badaboom

-Autumntide

Scott Mulvahill

Put together excellent vocals, strong lyrics, and the unique sound of an upright bass, and you have something magical. Scott only has one album so far, like Wake Low, but he's released a couple of EPs, so there are options for him, too. I love his music.

TOP THREE SONGS:

-Top of the Stairs

-The Lord is Comin'

-Gold-Plated Lie

Shane and Shane

Between covers, hymns, and original songs based on the Psalms, the overwhelming Biblical messages in Shane and Shane's music just make me joyful. Singing them in church is especially wonderful.

TOP THREE SONGS:

-Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts)

-He Will Hold Me Fast (cover)

-Is He Worthy? (cover)

Passion

I've only recently gotten into listening to Passion, but goodness gracious me they're fabulous. I love the concept, I love their music, I just...love it. I wanna go now someday if it's ever possible.

TOP THREE SONGS:

-Even So Come

-Way Maker

-Build My Life

Some honorable mention songs:

The Blessing by Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, etc.

Too Good by Jess Ray

Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns

Famous by Skillet

Flawless by MercyMe

Scars by I AM THEY

10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman

Give me YOUR recs! I wanna know all about what you listen to and your favorite worship music. Have you heard of these bands (I know everyone's heard of Passion, but the rest of them are smaller)? Chat with me!

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