GWELF INTO THE HINTERLANDS

Illustrator Larry MacDougall took readers on a tour of wonderous fantasy world he crafted, a wonderous medieval land populated by animals with human characteristics, in his book "Gwelf: The Survival Guide." Inspired by "Wind and the Willows" and "The Lord of the Rings", Wilburton Fox serves as your guide through Gwelf from whose perspective MacDougall fills the book with interesting anecdotes providing tips on how to safely traverse this magical place and impressive watercolour artwork that is eye captivating. Wilburton makes sure you know what to expect, what equipment to pack, where to rest for the night, and many more travel tips to be properly prepared for an adventurous trek through Gwelf.

Now Wiliburton has been commissioned to provide a second survival guide that further delves in the land of Gwelf. This will highlight the Scrublands and the Northern Territory that lies beyond them. Gwelf is a land steeped in magic and mystery, inhabited by anthropomorphic creatures that seeks adventurers and tourists to visit. Thus, the Ruling Council is highly promoting Wilburton's tomes filled with sketches and chronicles of his adventures to entice their gold and talents to visit the kingdom. 

GWELF: INTO THE HINTERLANDS is being commissioned by a Kickstarter campaign that runs through April 30, 2023. Gain more bits of wisdom from Wilburton Fox in this new book by Larry MacDougall to be published by Eye of Newt Books. Kickstarter rewards range from e-books to autographed hardcover print editions. With rewards for backing the publishing starting at $15 and maxing out at $75 this is a fun and affordable Kickstarter campaign to dive into.

As a kid, I spend hours flipping through the pages of GNOMES by Wil Huygen which fascinated me with its illustrations and textbook notes that explained the habitat and lifestyles of these mythical creatures as if they were being studied in real life. Beatrix Potter was also another childhood author and artist that delighted me. MacDougall's Gwelf books provide me a warm nostalgic feeling relating to my enjoyment of Huygen's and Potters work. Yet, MacDougall also stands out on his own merit for providing a fantastic reading experience.

If you are geeked about fantasy adventures like Dungeons & Dragons plus have an appreciation for whimsy don't miss out on the GWELF: INTO THE HINDERLANDS Kickstarter. For those of you who may want to get your hands on GWELF: THE SURVIVAL GUIDE is available on Amazon.com. If you click on an affiliate link in this post, ageekdaddy.com will receive a small commission from a purchase of that book at no additional expense to you to support this blog. Please note this blog does not have an affiliate relationship or any other financial interest in the Kickstarter campaign. 

Do you want to vist Gwelf? I sure do! 

TOP GIFTS MEN CAN GIVE THEMSELVES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

There’s nothing quite like getting a good gift. Sometimes you just don’t want to wait around for Christmas or a birthday to get something special. There is nothing wrong with practicing a little self-care and getting yourself a present as a reward for achieving a goal or getting through a tough task. Who’s a better person to buy you a gift than you? 

What would be a good thing for a man to buy himself? As it turns out, there could be more than a few ideas. Here are 3 ideas that I'm sure most guys would be geeked to get as a gift from someone or maybe pick up for themselves.

Foosball Cooler 

What’s more relaxing than some foosball and a few cold beers? You’d typically expect to go somewhere specific for this. Why not bring it into your home or on a camping trip? A foosball cooler could be everything you need to get the party started. 

There are more of these available through retailers than you might expect. They’ll come in various styles and sizes, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding one that you’ll like. You shouldn’t have a problem relaxing with a few friends once you pick up one of these. 

A New Watch 

Watches have a classic appeal. There’s something attractive about them that many people can’t quite explain. That’s only when you get a nice watch, however. Spending some time looking around and comparing options will help you find the perfect option for one. Once you do, it could take your style game to the next level. 

Traditional watch vs smartwatch will be a debate that you might want to have. Both will have their pros and cons, so you might want to spend some time considering them. If you want a timeless appeal, then a traditional watch may be the recommended option. On the other hand, a smartwatch offers multiple features. Both could be attractive options. Once you know what kind you want, however, you shouldn’t have a problem finding the right one for you. 

Adventure Survival Guide 

If you’re an outdoors fan, then there mightn’t be anything as thrilling as going camping for a few days. You’ll need to make sure that you’re prepared for this. You’ll likely already have most of the things needed for this. As a result, you mightn’t be able to think of anything else that would help. 

An adventure survival guide can be more than recommended. Not only can this be a great way to get ready for a camping trip, but it’ll also make sure that you’re safe when you’re there. That’s also the case if you’re getting into camping and the outdoors lifestyle for the first time. It could be an affordable and effective way to get prepared for it and know what you’re doing. 

Gifts Men Can Get Themselves: Wrapping Up 

Practicing some self-love and getting yourself a present can be an appealing option. It’ll boost your mood and make you feel happier. With each of the above, you’ll get yourself a gift that keeps on giving. They should also be relatively affordable. What’s stopping you from showing yourself some love?!