My name is Csenge, I am your friendly neighborhood Hungarian co-host. This is my second year co-hosting, and my 5th year in the Challenge! It has been constant fun, and I am looking forward to yet another great year.
About me:
I am a professional storyteller and author, currently working on my PhD in Culture Studies (my area of research is storytelling in role-playing games). Most of what I do revolves around epics, mythology, folktales, fairy tales, books, and RPGs. Usually in some combination of those. I am also a game- and comic book nerd, and I watch more TV shows than I care to admit.
To my defense: I am minoring in Pop Culture Studies.
#PhDlife
Blogs and things:
Here I write about storytelling-related things. Past Challenge themes include Epics A to Z, Weird Princesses, and Tales about Colors.
Exactly what it sounds like: My musings on weird and unique Hungarian things. Last year's theme was "26 Ways to Die in Medieval Hungary."
Twitter: @TarkabarkaHolgy
Book: Tales of Superhuman Powers (55 myths, legends and folktales that featured superpowers way before comic books came along - stories with notes, sources, and pop culture references)
Oh, and I have an Old English Sheepdog. I thought that was important.
Sometimes I crochet mythical animals.
I am looking forward to visiting with all of you in April! :)
Your theme last year was awesome. I loved it. Can't wait to see your posts this year.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope this year will turn out that much fun too :)
DeleteI loved reading your tales in last year's challenge! See you a lot in April.
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I'll be visiting you!
DeleteCrochet mythical animals?
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
Heather
I just got into crochet over the winter break, but I am really enjoying it... :)
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing what your themes will be this year. I've been a Magyarphile for coming up on 21 years this April, and I love learning new things about Hungarian culture, history, language, and names.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am looking forward to your themes as well! I really enjoyed reading your posts last year :)
DeleteIt's good to have you support the A to Z Challenge. Thank you, Csenge!
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
Thank you for having me as a co-host! I love it :)
DeleteHi Csenge!
ReplyDeleteI remember your Tales about Colors theme which was about 2 years back.
I haven't picked up a crochet hook in ages...
Aww, thank you! That's a big compliment :)
DeleteI found out that crochet is easy to pick up again (last time I did it was in first grade... until this winter break)
Hi Csenge - learning more about Hungary helps us all .. and those Magyar peoples are awesome ... so looking forward to your A-Z .. I'll see you there - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks! :) I hope to put out more Magyar information that is useful and entertaining
DeleteWhen I have goals that involve watching Star Trek: Enterprise, I like to say #itswritingresearch! Given your areas of concentration, maybe that could work for you, too?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading more from you this year, and maybe about your sheepdog, too!
Oh, it's definitely research :))
DeleteThe dog tends to show up in random posts. I'll need some new pictures... :)
Good luck, Csenge!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Are you joining the challenge this year?
DeleteOne of the things I plan to write about is crocheting too! I am a huge amigurumi creator and fan. In fact, I just offered one of my patterns for free on my blog, Ink & Stitches:
ReplyDeletehttp://blog.jhwinter.com/free-pattern-amigurumi-happy-sunflower/
I'd love for you to check it out! It isn't mythological, but it is a sunflower with a face and that has magic in and of itself. I can't wait to write during this A to Z Challenge! Nice to meet everyone!
Cool. Looking forward to your blog posts.
ReplyDeletei still remember your post about why dont Americans dream peach juice or some other juice that you grew up on
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you are co-hosting again! Every challenge needs a little crazy, beautiful Hungarian in the mix.
ReplyDeleteLife & Faith in Caneyhead