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

Posted on September 2, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

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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Location, Location, Location: The Roles of Setting in Fiction

Posted on May 13, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

A few of my recent posts have focused on settings I visited and researched for my work–definitely one of the perks!  But it may seem as if I am a bit obsessive about my settings.  That’s because setting is one … Continue reading →

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40 Years of Rule-based Magic: Celebrating the Anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons

Posted on September 12, 2014 by E. C. Ambrose

As many of you may know, this year we celebrate the 4oth anniversary of the Dungeons and Dragons Role-playing system.  No doubt some of you readers have been players at one time or another, no doubt some of you have … Continue reading →

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