This time I'm reviewing the short story collection The Theater of Dusk by Lizbeth Gabriel. I don't read a lot of short story collections, so it was nice to read something a little different this time around. The Theater of Dusk consists of thirteen short stories, each self-contained, stand-alone narratives. Technically, everything is on point and professional. I found no typos, … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Theater of Dusk
Fantasy Books
The Red Wind’s Fire (short story)
The Red Wind's Fire A Short Story by E. S. Furlán 1156 words Hot wet blood gushed from the wound in Aldert's thigh. His shoulder ached with the ghost of a dislocation, hurriedly shoved back into its socket as he passed a suitable rock. He had no time for more tender care, though every jostled step reminded him that he would need rest sooner rather than later. As … [Read more...] about The Red Wind’s Fire (short story)
Of Fantasy Authors and Rock Concerts
Life as an author is weird and often expected. The same can probably be true of authors in general particularly those of the fantasy disposition, who are not known for their attachment to the constricting boundaries of reality. That being said when asked to venture away from the chains of their fantasy life for the fantasy author usually goes rather abstract. So, while most … [Read more...] about Of Fantasy Authors and Rock Concerts
“The Knights Secret” by Jeffrey Bardell
A NEW FANTASY ADVENTURE EBOOK FROM TWIGBOAT PRESS Sir Corbin, the retired Hero of Jerkum Pass, rides on one last adventure with the aid of a magic ring. The knight’s quest takes him to the capital of the Iron Empire. The city is in an uproar. The emperor has been slain by rogue mages. The new empress is livid. Soon all mages are suspect . . . including Corbin’s … [Read more...] about “The Knights Secret” by Jeffrey Bardell
Magic and Mob Mentality
Sorcery, wizardry, magic . . . call it what you will, but such powers are rarely subtle in the realm of fiction, unlike the realm of reality where almost everything is hidden and obscured by misdirection. A powerful wizard with bristling beard and tall staff will rain fire from the sky. A street performer in a top hat will conjure flames from his fingertips. … [Read more...] about Magic and Mob Mentality