Cover art thanks to Pixabay. Thank you, Pixabay. When I was a kid, I read just about every book that Beverly Cleary ever wrote. Especially the Ramona… Read more “Things we don’t talk about in Fantasy books, and how to do it right.”
Category: fantasy story
God Bless the Fantasy Fans
I speak about fantasy fans from two points of view. On the one hand, I write fantasy, and some of the Annie Wilkes level stories frighten me.… Read more “God Bless the Fantasy Fans”
Fantasy is in the details
Let’s assume you already agree with me when I say that writing good fantasy relies heavily on world building. I mean, would the Harry Potter series be… Read more “Fantasy is in the details”
Geography, Maps and Weather, and How They Effect Your Story
It was a dark and stormy night. The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were singing. The mountains loomed in the distance. If you… Read more “Geography, Maps and Weather, and How They Effect Your Story”