Last Sunday I was at Somerset ComicCon, crossing the border into unknown fantasy territory. It was a huge event but surprisingly spacious and everyone had room to roam which was great. I am not one to stay chained to my author table for long so my day was broken with frequent sorties to other stands. For this event, I decided to go a little outside the author box and … [Read more...] about Spinning Daleks
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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
Author Interview: Morgan Smith
Q. Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? A. My family. My parents put a really high value on reading. Our house was filled with books, and my father’s answer to almost every question was a book (or ten books). “You want to learn to cook? Get a cookbook.” Reading was kind of sacred. You were not supposed to disturb someone who was … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Morgan Smith