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    Film Noir

    I enjoy film but am not an expert. I just like what I like. A friend of mine is a devotee of Film Noir. She watches a…… Read more “Film Noir”

    April 27, 2022 by mariejudson

    Mysterious Log Book

    Among old family things, I came across a strange little book. I don’t know if one of my relatives imitated an old book, making the paper and…… Read more “Mysterious Log Book”

    April 22, 2022 by mariejudson

    How do you celebrate when you finish your book?

    I haven’t been a big one for celebrating finished books. People have launch parties. An author friend of mine held one on Zoom with storytelling—the kind that…… Read more “How do you celebrate when you finish your book?”

    April 12, 2022 by mariejudson

    Learning Curves

    I’m a person who loves learning curves, the kind that engage me, that lead me on, that present the next mystery. I have a couple of learning…… Read more “Learning Curves”

    April 6, 2022 by mariejudson

    If you were to write a spin-off about a side character, which would you pick?

    I gave this a bit of thought. When I consider favorite characters that I love including in a scene, one of them is Boldo. He’s a magical…… Read more “If you were to write a spin-off about a side character, which would you pick?”

    April 1, 2022 by mariejudson

    Regency Fantasy

    Okay, some are going to laugh but I had no idea there’s something called regency fantasy. So this genre is set in a regency-era fantasy world. I…… Read more “Regency Fantasy”

    March 30, 2022 by mariejudson

    All Things Medieval

    Medieval Trader Character My latest post may have given the feeling that I don’t love developing medieval scenes or having elements of a bygone world in my…… Read more “All Things Medieval”

    March 25, 2022 by mariejudson

    Epic Fantasy Characters: What does it mean?

    I had great fun this past week talking with fantasy authors about meanings of the phrase “epic fantasy characters.” I contacted 25 writers. All took part in…… Read more “Epic Fantasy Characters: What does it mean?”

    March 23, 2022 by mariejudson

    High or Epic Fantasy

    Fantasy stories are deemed “high” or “epic” if they have epic settings, characters, themes or plots. What makes a setting epic? High fantasy is set in an…… Read more “High or Epic Fantasy”

    March 18, 2022 by mariejudson

    What characterizes urban fantasy?

    Does it just mean it takes place in a city? I don’t think so. Is it gritty? Dark fae? Typically futuristic dystopian? Urban fantasy incorporates magic—wizardry, the…… Read more “What characterizes urban fantasy?”

    March 16, 2022 by mariejudson

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