Tag: fantasy
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Robert J. Walker, author of The First and Last Man on Earth
Are you a full-time or part-time writer and how does that affect your writing? I am lucky enough to be retired in my forties. I worked as a police officer, joining in the 1990s, and began writing when I retired, having made Inspector and the secretary of the local police federation. Technically, that means I’m…
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Challenges of Writing Fantasy (and How to Avoid Pulling Out All Your Hair)
Last year, I began my work-in-progress: a fantasy about a struggling actor who stumbles into a parallel world. Not only is the novel my first portal fantasy, but it has some typical fantasy tropes, such as taverns, lots of travel and quests, sorcerers and magics, were-people, etc. Unlike my previous novels, which fall more into…
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Marieke Lexmond, author of The Madigan Chronicles
Do you have a special time to write, or how is your day structured to accommodate your writing? I don’t have a specific time to write. However, once I sit down behind my computer, I work until the words stop flowing. Especially when I write my first draft the story lives in my head 24/7.…
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Robin Farella, author of Chronicles of Asadore
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I chose the genre of fantasy because it is one of my favorite genres to read. I love getting lost in an epic fantasy. The world you build as a fantasy writer can be as fantastical as you would like. I was able…
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S.G. Blaise, author of The Last Lumenian
What inspires you to write? Inspiration comes from all around me. The original concept for The Last Lumenian book series came from a dream. However, the series development and the way the characters interact with their world was inspired by everyday life. I try to imagine what it would be like for my characters to…
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Coyote by Ashley Brandt
Beware the man of many faces… Eighteen-year-old Raven Thatcher is a coyote shapeshifter and newly promoted pack warrior. On the eve of her first duty assignment, Raven is attacked by her boyfriend Jonathan, who has turned feral. Rescued by a beautiful stranger in the forest, Raven immediately becomes infatuated with the man in tribal art,…
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Sci-fi and Fantasy Book Giveaways in June!
Prolific Works regularly does book giveaways that allow indie authors to get their books in front of more people. Readers can get free samples of books and, in some cases, free whole books. I often use Prolific Works to offer free samples of my books and find other authors. About this month’s giveaways: June Sci-Fi…
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R.I. Lockett, author of The Guardians of Celesk
What advice would you give to aspiring authors? Treat writing with the passion it deserves. Try to think about what message you are trying to say as you put it out in the world, and have fun with it. There are also going to be days where you don’t feel it. Sometimes you just have…
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Francis H. Powell, author of The Fish King and Two Wise Ghosts
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I like the work of Roald Dahl. He wrote for both adults and children and I decided to do the same. What are some day jobs you have held? For the most part, I have been a teacher. I have taught History of…
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Christine M. Germaine, author of The Brother’s Curse Saga
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I knew I had a passion for writing at the age of eleven. I was intrigued by Stephen King and R.L Stine. My fascination with supernatural stories started when I discovered the Fear Street novels. I love horror and anything that injects fear. Why did you choose…
