One runs into unpredictable conundrums diving into writing, no matter what, but especially when taking on multiple projects. I agreed to be part of an author anthology.…… Read more “Lost Xentu”
Category: Fantasy fiction
Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
In my first published book, the opening scenes are about a place where I actually worked at the time. I changed the name of the company and…… Read more “Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?”
Magical Collaboration
I could write about my recent trip to the Bay Area for my son’s graduation. Or the morning glories coming up (how different their little seedlings are…… Read more “Magical Collaboration”
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”
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?”
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”
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?”
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”
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?”
What makes steampunk unique?
I’ve had some vague sense that steampunk involves anachronism. Technologies out of place for their time. It might mean parallel universes since it entails a world with…… Read more “What makes steampunk unique?”
Marie Judson 