Imaginaerium, Day 25 - Crime & Creativity

Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.  
— Ray Bradbury
  Already the 15th - time flies when you're having fun, doesn't it? We're about half-way there now, so all you got to do is keep writin'!  

Book Recommendation

 
by John Dickie
  Earlier, I recommended a book about the Five Families of the American Mafia (New York, specifically). Today, we're going back to the source with Cosa Nostra by John Dickie. It explores the origins of the Sicilian mob and their violent shenanigans throughout the year, all up until relatively modern times. If you liked Five Families, I highly recommend Cosa Nostra.  
The mafia kills in the way a state does; it does not murder, it executes.  
— John Dickie, Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia: A History of the Sicilian Mafia
   

Video Recommendation

  You've probably encountered this program at some point in your life, but it turns out the story behind it is pretty insane. John McAfee: The Craziest Man In Tech explores the life and crimes of its subject. Some of it gets pretty grim, so hold onto your hats. There are jungle compunds, drugs, scams, and plenty of weird.  
   

Music Recommendation

       

Article Recommendations

 
Ciples
Ethnicity | Dec 12, 2022

A people who live in Hanalund and on the isle of Alinage. They're against the way of living commonly seen in Hanalund.

Secrets of the Sun
Myth | Jul 23, 2021

Secrets of the sun are not meant for small and petty creatures to hold, a lesson Uiowyn learned the hard way.

The Heir's Chain
Item | Jul 4, 2020
   

Images to Inspire

 
by White Wolf
 
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Jul 15, 2020 11:36 by Laurabones

I love faun, the first one you put is one of my favourite happy songs.

Jul 15, 2020 11:39

Second one is my favorite, because it's the theme song of one of my characters :D


Creator of Araea, Megacorpolis, and many others.
Jul 15, 2020 11:36 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Wow, McAfee seems like a strange and interesting individual. O.O

Emy x
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Jul 15, 2020 11:40

It's quite the story! Fascinating, if tragic for the people he hurt along the way, but.. Yeah. Very fascinating antagonist material


Creator of Araea, Megacorpolis, and many others.
Jul 15, 2020 14:36 by Caitlin Phillips

I am discovering so many incredible musicians and songs through your posts, Q! Thank you. :)

Cait x
Jul 15, 2020 14:57

And we have 16 days to go with more awesome music! :D Huzzah!


Creator of Araea, Megacorpolis, and many others.
Jul 15, 2020 14:59

I was researching the Cosa Nostra for one of my articles last night.   Oh man, Faun. I haven't listened to them in ages. I must change that.

Author of Labyrithis and more!
Jul 15, 2020 15:06

I also recommend Five Families for the American side of things; it's a real interesting clash of old and new, and the machinegun fire that settled that dispute. :)


Creator of Araea, Megacorpolis, and many others.