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Flying in with a New Adventure!
Hello, friends and fans! It’s been a little while, hasn’t it? Sorry about that! I have not been idle, I assure you (I’ve written at least two manuscripts unlikely to see the light of day, fled the path of a … Continue reading
Everything Drakemaster (or Nearly So)
My latest historical fantasy novel is hitting the shelves! Along with that, are all kinds of podcast, interviews and blogs! So, you can now buy the book! find it on Amazon| Barnes and Noble| Apple| Kobo or order from your … Continue reading
After “The End”
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
Posted in books, essays, fiction, Uncategorized, writing, writing advice
Tagged books, endings, how to write, novels, writing advice
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Review: Sword of the Ronin
Sword of the Ronin by Travis Heermann My rating: 4 of 5 stars A rich, engaging, morally complex historical fantasy, deeply embedded in Japanese culture. This is the second novel in a series, but I must tell you up front … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, fantasy, history, magic, Uncategorized
Tagged books, fantasy, fiction, historical fantasy, history, Japanese historical fantasy, Japanese Mythology, Travis Heermann
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Guest Interview: Gail Z. Martin, author of Ice Forged
It’s been a while since I had a guest on the blog, so I’m excited to host Gail Z. Martin, author of Ice Forged, to tell us a bit more about her work. If you’re into action, character, and rich … Continue reading
Posted in author interviews, books, guest blogs, magic, medieval
Tagged author, books, chronicles of the Necromancer, epic fantasy, fantasy, fiction, Gail z. Martin, Ice Forged, magic, medieval
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Sowing the Seeds of the Perfect End
I recently submitted a story to an online journal, and received some feedback from the editor, a couple of changes she wanted to see: first, the character’s motivation was unclear, second, the ending didn’t work. Well, motivation’s not too hard, … Continue reading
Fantastic Beginnings: taking it slow, with Carol Berg
I have recently started reading Transformation, the first of the Book of Rai-kirah, by Carol Berg. I met the author on a panel about torturing your characters and recognized each other as kindred spirits. She’s actually the first person both … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, books, fantasy, writing, writing process
Tagged author, books, Carol Berg, character, fantasy, fiction, Rai-kirah, Transformation, writing, writing process
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Respecting Dan Brown
If you read Elisha Barber all the way to the end, you’ll find an Acknowledgements page. One of the first names on that page is Dan Brown. Yep, the same author everyone’s talking about this week, with the release of … Continue reading
Review: Songs for a Machine Age
Songs for a Machine Age by Heather McDougal My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is a delightful journey through an unusual fantasy world where machines and magic co-exist. While I didn’t find the heroine initially engaging, her talent … Continue reading
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Tagged author, books, character, fantasy, fiction, history of technology, protagonist
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