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Finding a new Vernacular: the Language(s) of Fantasy

Posted on September 2, 2016 by

I have spoken to a fair number of people who say they don’t read fantasy because of all the funny names–including agents and editors who are thrown off by too many made-up words.  This is one reason I recommend authors … Continue reading →

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Elisha Rex by E. C. Ambrose @ecambrose | @kurtsprings1 #review #darkfantasy

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

Author: E. C. Ambrose Book: Elisha Rex (The Dark Apostle #3) Published: July 2015 Publisher: Daw Genre: Fantasy Source: Paperback           Rating:  Synopsis: Elisha was a … Source: Elisha Rex by E. C. Ambrose @ecambrose | … Continue reading →

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The Literary Dwarf, Tyrion’s Historical Forbears

Posted on June 18, 2016 by

Over on the Tales After Tolkien Society blog, after an entry about a particular Game of Thrones episode, someone asked about placing Tyrion into the context of the appearance of dwarf characters in medieval narratives, in particular Arthuriana.  Not long … Continue reading →

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After “The End”

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

I have had the experience several times now of reading a book that I am very much enjoying–right up until the end.  Then the work either fizzles out, simply stops, or blatantly kicks me in the teeth (as a reader).  … Continue reading →

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Crowned with Legitimacy: Recognizing a Ruler

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

Here in America, we are in the throes of a presidential election cycle (you may have noticed. . .)  If one of the candidates sweeps up a large majority of the popular vote in November, that leader will be said … Continue reading →

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The Royal Touch: Laying on of Hands

Posted on February 12, 2016 by

One of the fun things I got to play with during my protagonist, Elisha’s unexpected rise to the throne of England in book three was the idea of the king as a healer, specifically, as possessing the royal touch, wherein … Continue reading →

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Editorial Greatness: In Memory of David G. Hartwell

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

This week, the science fiction and fantasy community was devastated by the loss of David G. Hartwell, long-time Tor editor, co-founder of the World Fantasy Convention, and an extraordinary man in every way. (especially his fashion-sense–seriously! His ties have their … Continue reading →

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