Writing An Epic Fantasy Series Is Not Easy
I dropped in on an interview by Franny (not sure if this is her real name) who runs the Mind Reader blog. I have visited a few times – she writes great book reviews. Franny interviewed Meredith Bond,...
View ArticleI Need A Hero: Can You Kill Too Many Good Guys?
I’m reading (or rather listening to) a best-selling fantasy series. Each book is thick and extensive. The world-building is impressive, the multiple plots intertwine seamlessly, and the characters are...
View ArticleA Damning Tribute to George R.R. Martin
This tribute is a rewrite of a previous post written in honor of the launch tonight of HBO’s fifth series. Dear Mr. Martin, Let me begin by saying I’m a big fan. I’ve read all five books and, if that...
View ArticleChurning Out Novels
I thought I wrote fast. I tell people I can write a 100,000 word novel – a first draft – in four months, writing for an hour before work, an hour or two later in the day, and a few solid hours on the...
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