TVR T350T Targa

Powered by the 3.6-litre, 350bhp Speed Six engine, the TVR T350 is based on the Tamora. Available as a coupé and a targa, the end letter in the name denotes the sort of roof you have.

Not that the T350 is all about the roof: with an aerodynamic nose and a rear end a Kardashian would be proud of, the T350 is instantly recognisable – if you manage to spot one that is, because TVR only built 460.

A weight of just 1,187kgs means the T350 has 304bhp/tonne, which equates to a top speed of 175mph after passing 62mph in 4.4 seconds. Independent suspension on all four corners helps keep it pointing where you intended, something the almost perfect weight distribution and electro-hydraulic power steering contributes to.

Basically, who can outsmart the others with their big brain moves, planning, and deception?

Initially thought Succession would be like King Lear/Hamlet but it turned out to be Titus Andronicus/Merchant of Venice

Somewhat related to the question regarding original work, have some chibis of a few of my deity characters :)

Ironically they're the ones from the big story that I've actually finished, and a few won't actually show up in it, but I like their designs!

Micani, First Son of the Reaper (Deity of Death)

Oras, Manager of Time (Deity of Time)

Tyron, Punisher Everlasting (Personification of Judgement)

Tamora, Binder of Fate (Deity of Fate)

Jivana, The Divine Mother (Deity of Creation and Life)

Lavinia: *is alive*

Tamora @ her sons: u literally had one job. 

Tamora: ...actually there are two of u so u each had HALF a job. how did u mess this up??! 

does anyone remember a series of maybe, trilogies kind of like carrie and tamara? from 2005ish era

I remember, or I swear there was like three in the series. She was some kind of demon or came back from the dead or like, a million of the stories. maybe they were abc movies, idk.

not ginger snaps, jawbreaker, 5ive girls, the craft, carrie, death day (much later), all cheerleaders die,

Ranking of Tamora Pierce books in the Tortall Universe (fight me).

Hello There! Tamora Pierce if my favourite author, and I have been obsessed with her books for years. I love all of her books so much, so it was impossibly hard for me to rank them. Often the ranking changes everyday, so this isn’t definite - I don’t think it’s possible for there to be a definite hierarchy for Tammy’s books, as they are all so good! For the sake of simplicity I won’t include Tortall: A spy’s guide or Tortall and other lands: A collection of tales. Please feel free to tell me your opinion in the comments below, and beware of major spoilers. 18. Wolf SpeakerI first read Wolf Speaker when I was still quite new to the Tortall universe. I believe it was the second book I read in Tortall, and the seventh Tamora Pierce book I had read. I don’t know what it was, but reading this book was a bit of an effort. I have only reread a few times since then, and although I love Maura’s character and am really excited for a potential book series set in Dunlath, I never really got into the book. That being said, it is still wonderful and an important part of the Immortal’s Quartet. 17. TerrierTo be really honest, Beka Cooper’s Trilogy is probably my least favourite Tamora Pierce series. I loved seeing Tortall as it was a few centuries before Alanna came along, but I have never been one to enjoy police thrillers. There is nothing wrong with Terrier, and the plot is exciting, but I prefer fast paced books as opposed to ones that are more slow paced. 16. BloodhoundAgain with Terrier, I never really found Beka’s Trilogy to be all that interesting. I have ranked Bloodhound over Terrier, however, because I really enjoyed the change of location. It was interesting getting to know a city different from Corus, and I hope we get to see Port Caynn more often in upcoming books. 15. MastiffI feel like we need to address the fact that Beka got engaged without us. And then her fiancé died without us, and we never got to meet him. I am really sad that we never got to meet Holborn. Although he sounds like a jerk, I would still have liked to see Beka’s relationship with him build up and then crumble. I still believe that this is the best book in the Beka Cooper Trilogy. Farmer is a likeable character, although his name is unusual. The plot is alright, but I am disappointed by Tunstall’s betrayal. A good book, just not my go to, pretty much. 14. The Realms of the GodsI love this book, just not as much as I love Tammy’s other books. The quest format is different from what she usually does, and reminded me of Lioness Rampant in a way. It was certainly an exciting conclusion to The Immortals quartet, and I definitely enjoyed it - even if Numair is the love interest. I was personally rooting for Kaddar in Emperor Mage, but I suppose you can’t have everything in life - and I doubt Daine would be very happy as Empress of Carthak. 13. Trickster’s ChoiceI certainly enjoy this book, although it lacks when it comes to my favourite trope - a group of friends who just do fun stuff together. Kyprioth is an amazing character, that’s undeniable, and I built up a healthy hate towards Bronau. The only problem is that I found many of the scenes to be boring, and like the plot was going nowhere. It was only when Trickster’s Queen came around that the plot came into action. Although I suppose that the Raka rebellion did need time to get to know Aly as an ally - I don’t really know, to be honest12. Wild MagicWild Magic is one of my favourite books in the Immortals Quartet. It is paced exactly how I like my books paced, and I remember reading this as a 10 year old and wishing really badly that Daine could be my friend. I love the scene where Daine meet Thayet, and I think it proves that Thayet is one of the best book characters of all time. If I ever have a daughter there is a high likelihood that her name will be Thayet. The reason this is only my twelfth favourite book is only because there are so many other books that I enjoy. 11. The Woman Who Rides Like a ManLet me just get this out of the way, Song of the Lioness is an amazing book series. This book is very detailed, and I loved meeting Bazhir. This is also the book where I started to dislike Jon. He was redeemed a little in Lioness Rampant, but I went back to disliking him in First Test. I don’t have much to say about this book, it’s eleventh because although it’s an amazing book it’s just not as amazing as any others. Also Kara and Kourrem have an amazing friendship dynamic, in my humble opinion. 10. First TestProtector of the Small is my favourite of Tammy’s series. When I read the book series I remember finding Kel really relatable, as back in the day I was a shy girl who towered above her friends. The only reason I’m so obsessed with Protector of The Small is because of Kel’s friendship group. I love, love, love it when there is just a group of friends in a book series who just have fun together. I also love how supportive Kel’s parents are, as oftentimes in Y/A books the parents are either dead, abusive or just not there at all. 9. Trickster’s QueenI love books about citizens rebelling against their government. I just think it is so fascinating, all of the planning that these characters go through just to carve out a better future for their world. A part of me is always still crying about Elsren’s death. I think that the last few chapters were so epic, and they let me breathless with excitement. Aly is not the most relatable protagonist, but I admire her ability to make mistakes like the normal human being she is. 8. Lioness RampantThe finale! I totally understand why Alanna and Liam didn’t work out, and I’m so glad that its George that Alanna ended up with. I am still disappointed over Liam’s death, and I feel like he would have been a valuable ally to the court of Tortall. He also would’ve supported Keladry in the court, which is definitely a plus! He didn’t accept all of Alanna, and I feel like that is highlighted really well in the book. You can clearly see how hurt Alanna is when Liam doesn’t seem too understand that Alanna can both be strong and like womanly things - it definitely shows young readers that you can never be happy with someone if they don’t love all of you. Also Thayet was introduced in this book, and I adore Thayet. She is such a strong character, and although I know she could have done better then Jon, she is an amazing queen. 7. In The Hand of the GoddessIt’s always nice to have a book character that you can hate, one that doesn’t have a redemption arc so you can feel satisfied that they are truly horrible. That’s why I love to hate Delia. She is such an unlikeable character, which somehow makes me love to read her. It’s strange but true. This book’s aura just radiates comfort, and I love books where the plot is just the passage of time with a few interesting events in between. 6. Alanna: The First AdventureAhh so nostalgic! My favourite scene is definitely when Alanna meets Jon for the first time, and Gary sponsors Alanna. I remember being so happy when Alanna got her period, because it was the first time I had ever seen periods be mentioned in a book. This is definitely a comfort book, and I think Alanna’s hard work to fight for a better future is so beautiful. One of the main reasons I love Tammy’s books is because her protagonists are not Mary Sues’, beautiful woman who are seductive and dangerous and have no faults. I love her heroines because although they mightn’t be incredibly seductive, or have ethereal beauty, they are still respected and they still do great things. 5. Lady KnightCleon made a big mistake, Kel is amazing. Although I would love for her to be with Dom, to be honest. Also Neal and Yuki have just got the cutest relationship dynamic, and I’m so glad things worked out for them. My favourite scene is where Dom makes fun of Kel’s carpentry, and also where Kel talks to the jerk Idrius - I just love his surprise when she informs him that she’s the head of Haven like yes ma’am tell the stupid idiot.  4. PageJust a bunch of kids being kids and having fun, while still training. I mean I suppose it’s a little more serious than just that, but this is still one of my comfort books. I first borrowed it out at my school’s small little library, after having already become obsessed with First Test. Also periods! I’m so glad that Kel had Lalasa to help her with ‘womanly stuff’, and I’m also really proud of how Kel stood up for Lalasa multiple times when she was being assaulted. Lalasa is one of the strongest characters in the series, and it is so admirable how she took what Kel told her and probably prevented many rapes and assaults by teaching other girls how to defend themselves. 3. Tempests and SlaughterOH MY GOD I’M SO EXCITED FOR THE EXILE’S GIFT! On Booktopia it says that it will be available 27th October, and I’ve already saved that date on my calendar. It was very interesting seeing a new perspective of Varice, as in Emperor Mage she comes off as quite shallow, but in Tempests and Slaughter she is a very likeable, ambitious person. You also see a mixture of traits with Ozorne, such as how you get to know him as a valuable friend, but also a person with numerous red flags. 2. SquireNeal is a daffodil. 1. Emperor Mage I love books about politics and international relations, and I feel like it’s even more compelling when in a fantasy universe. I think we can all agree that Daine beating Kaddar’s friends in archery was amazing, as well as Daine kicking Numair in the neck. I could go on forever about Emperor Mage, but it’s late and it’s already taken me forever to write this! I originally wrote this on my website but like no living soul has ever ventured onto my website so like here, I’m writing stuff here instead now, 

Titus Andronicus Act 4

"Sooner this sword shall plow thy bowels up!

Stay, murderous villains, will you kill your brother?

Now, by the burning tapers of the sky

That shone so brightly when this boy was got,

He dies upon my scimitar's sharp point

That touches this my firstborn son and heir.

I tell you, younglings, not Enceladus

With all his threat'ning band of Typhon's brood,

Nor great Alcides, nor the god of war

Shall seize this prey out of his father's hands.

What, what, you sanguine, shallow-hearted boys,

You white-limed walls, you alehouse painted signs!

Coal black is better than another hue

In that it scorns to bear another hue;

For all the water in the ocean

Can never turn the swan's black legs to white,

Although she lave them hourly in the flood.

Tell the Empress from me, I am of age

To keep mine own, excuse it how she can."

Aaron the Moor, Act 4, sc 2, lines 91-109

This speech occurs after the birth of Tamora's son, when Aaron, Chiron, and Demetrius discover that the child's father is Aaron. The sons of Tamora are outraged and threaten to kill the child, but Aaron comes to his defense, declaring protection over the baby and defending his skin color as well.

This speech made me pause for a moment and sit in the words Aaron says. This is so different than what we have seen of Aaron before, with little of the villainy he so loves being obvious in the words he speaks about his son. Let's start there. In the beginning of these lines, Aaron fiercely defends his child, threatening death against those who might harm him, even the other sons of his lover, Tamora. He even claims that not even gods could take his son from him, which at the time could prove dangerous as many believed gods could retaliate for such an insult. He also calls the brothers "murderous villains" for wanting to kill his child, which is ironic considering Aaron himself, also a self-proclaimed villain, planned the deaths of Bassianus and the consequential deaths of Titus's sons (not to mention the rape and dismemberment of Lavinia). He was ready to throw hands for his son. In this speech, Aaron surprisingly cements himself as the best father in the play.

Then he gets around to the color of his child's skin. First he insults the brothers' alabaster skin, comparing them to walls and painted signs. He follows this by taking pride in his own skin tone, declaring that "coal black" is the better hue because it takes on no other color and cannot be changed. I was particularly stuck by his analogy of the swan's black legs in the ocean (partially because I just love an ocean metaphor and any ocean imagery). The ocean is such an overwhelming force, and him saying that even the ocean cannot change the color black is such a powerful statement to defend the hue.

Though he is a true villain that does evil to other characters, Aaron does deserve some recognition for his role as a father, his refusal to believe his skin makes him lesser than others, and his dedication to protecting his son from that belief as well. As Tupac said, "The Hate You Give Little Infants F---s Everybody."

TVR Tamora

TVR Tamora

TVR Sagaris 

The most outlandish of TVR’s late cars, the Sagaris was the first new TVR to be launched under the company’s ownership by elusive Russian oligarch Nikolai Smolensky. And then, in 2007, the company ground to a halt.A year later, the cash-strapped fragments of TVR were partly bought back by Smolensky and new plans were made to restart production. That’s when the mildly facelifted Sagaris 2 appeared, but in truth no industry pundit believed the rebirth would actually happen. It didn’t, of course; and now the Sagaris stands as a monument to all that was good, bad and mad about TVR and its turbulent history.Actually, there’s little bad about the Sagaris. To own one of the few cars made – production was in the low hundreds – is to own possibly the most bombastic pleasure machine you can buy for the money. When new in 2005 it cost £49,995, or less than a third of the cost of a new Aston Martin Vanquish – a car it would leave far behind on any challenging road. Under the Sagaris’s extraordinary skin are, broadly, the structure and mechanicals of a Tamora or T350, including TVR’s own 4-litre straight-six engine, here uprated to 400 precisely metered bhp. A low-slung racing version of the T350 sowed the Sagaris seed, which is why the Sagaris really does look like a racing car for the road. You can even see the depressions in the tops of the front wings where a race car would have air vents to relieve front-end lift, but to open the holes on a road car is to find your windscreen in the firing line of all sorts of road debris.

Then there’s the front splitter lurking just above the road surface (beware of kerbs and speed bumps), the transparent rear spoiler supported on machined-aluminium posts, the bulge in the roof to clear a crash helmet… and a mad pair of tailpipes each exiting directly sideways so pedestrians get the maximum aural benefit.

What they hear is a rumble somewhere between Jaguar D-type and racing biplane, morphing to a crackling howl as the revs rocket. The Sagaris scorches to 60mph in well under four seconds, sears past 180mph, and steers with an ultra-quick, meaty precision far removed from the other-worldly lightness that could make earlier TVRs scary. Your mind is in a state of heightened awareness within 100 yards, such is the intensity of sound and feeling, and it’s fabulous fun. Reliable fun, too, reckon the specialists.

TVR Tamora

If people are sad about The Wizard Facism game coming from someone you used to look up to and admire, may I suggest an author whose books are filled with nuanced characters and strong, dynamic women?

Tamora Pierce has been writing since the 80’s and has two worlds of magic and fantasy and bonus!!! Isn’t a transphobic POS.

TVR Tamora

It's. HAPPENING.

(July 2nd 2024)