Category Archives: fantasy

All but his heart… from Jane Paterson Basil

From Jane Paterson Basil at Making it Write in response to the photo prompt… When they first began to appear we thought they were ordinary animal dens. But soon people noticed there were knots of them in all the affected … Continue reading

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A final thought, for now, about the problems caused by patrons from Tallis Steelyard

Inevitably one tale calls to mind another. It seems that no sooner have you got one patron safely home to bed than duty demands that you take care of another. There are times when I feel that many of my … Continue reading

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The Rose Shield – from D. Wallace Peach

manipulated images from pixabay A peek at the start of my WIP.  Darkest Night. The ironwood pier below Mur-Vallis pointed like a sooty finger over the Blackwater’s swirling luminescence. Wraiths of fog pirouetted across the surface, trailing veils of white lace. … Continue reading

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A further exploration of the problems caused by patrons by Tallis Steelyard

I confess that I have, over the years, come to the conclusion that some patrons, quite frankly, don’t take their responsibilities seriously. Indeed there are times when I feel that I have been taken advantage of and my good nature … Continue reading

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‘Crossing Bedlam’ by Charles E. Yallowitz #newrelease

The Rated-R Post-Apocalyptic Action Comedy Adventure is finally here! The United States of America has been crippled. Violently contained by a global military force and left without its leaders, the country has become shattered and chaotic. A decade has passed … Continue reading

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Ronovan Hester on how to create a character…and a brand new book!

Ronovan Hester is a familiar face around here… many know him through his Lit World Interviews site, as well as for the weekly writing prompts he hosts on his own blog, Ronovan Writes, including the Haiku Challenge. He is an … Continue reading

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A visit from the Chiropodist – Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard…a new tale from Port Naain’s foremost  poet… Sometimes I find that I am called upon to write cautionary tales, so that those who wish to follow in my footsteps and make a living in the arts … Continue reading

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The Wanderlust: A Fine Grey Hare: – Free Online Book by M. R. Goodhew –

Michelle Renee Goodhew is a superb cover designer. Drawing upon her experience  working within the publishing industry, Michelle has produced some extremely useful books to aid the Indie author, including “How to Design Your Author Brand” and “How to Build … Continue reading

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A charitable gesture – Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard It is at this point I wish to bring before you a good friend of mine, one Tamas Berfett. Tamas is a man of many parts, a successful merchant, a minor poet of modest competence willing … Continue reading

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7 Signs a fantasy author is going crazy – a guest post from Charles E. Yallowitz

Charles has just released his new book, The Mercenary Prince… the latest in his popular Windemere fantasy series. I wonder how many of these he is relating from personal experience…? A big thank you to Sue Vincent for allowing me … Continue reading

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