As a history buff, particularly ancient history, I’ve always been especially interested in the empires and cultures that started it all. I don’t mean to downplay the important influence of Greece, Persia, the independent New World centers of Norte Chico and the Olmec, or any of the many other civilizations. … Read more“Interweaving cradles of history into YA fantasy”
Category: Writing
5 Book Marketing Myths You Need To Forget – Guest Post by Joanna Penn
Okay, I’m reblogging David Gaughran’s guest post from Joanna Penn’s wonderful blog, The Creative Penn. I suppose it’s poor form, but I really liked some of her thoughts and I wanted to give David credit for bringing her blog to my attention. I’ve interviewed a few authors and read many… Read more“5 Book Marketing Myths You Need To Forget – Guest Post by Joanna Penn”
Is a Fairy Tale ending really a happy ending?
I’ve always enjoyed stories and fables about magic, monsters, and fairies. I like everything from the classic Children’s and Household Tales (for you German-philes following this blog Kinder- und Hausmärchen) by the Grimm brothers (Jacob & Wilhelm) to newer books like Raymond Feist’s Faerie Tale. Okay, I’m showing my age… Read more“Is a Fairy Tale ending really a happy ending?”
