Monthly Archives: January 2012

Interviewing Fantasy Author Benjamin Tate, part 2

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I now return you to our chat with Benjamin Tate/ Joshua Palmatier, with his new book, Leaves of Flame. 3.  What’s your first-draft process?  outline, edit as you go, speed-writing? That is my first-draft process:  sit down and write, see … Continue reading →

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Q&A with fantasy author Ben Tate (also known as Josh Palmatier)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

I had the good fortune to meet Ben (or was that Josh?) at Albacon a few years ago, and am pleased to renew our acquaintaince!  You may have read his Skewed Throne series–if you haven’t picked up Well of Sorrows, … Continue reading →

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Review: Range of Ghosts

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

Range of Ghosts by Elizabeth Bear My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was a thrilling adventure from beginning to end! It’s like Lord of the Rings meets the Arabian Nights–a rich fantasy realm inspired by cultures of the … Continue reading →

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The Sekrit Truth about me and 5-star Reviews

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

As an author, it’s hard to know where to stand on reviewing the works of others.  I enjoy reading and never get to do enough of it (more about this later) and I tend to read a heck of a … Continue reading →

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