Tag Archives: fantasy

Are Samurai Allowed?

I’m sure I’ll anger some people with this post or within the comments.  This is a debate that has gone back to my college days and I’m still confused on it. Traditionally, fantasy is set in a European style setting.  … Continue reading

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Brewing Idea: Lions of Trune

I came up with an idea that has been rattling around my head.  I’m still not sure exactly where to go with this, but here is what I have. A group of friends (4 boys and 1 girl) live in … Continue reading

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Gearing Up for Thievery

So, you’re about to set out for a life of fantasy thief crime.  Well, you’re going to need a lot of gear.  Unlike warriors, you can’t get away with armor, sword, and shield.  It’s a long list of items you’re … Continue reading

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Test Scene: The Unstoppable Rakesh

(This is a scene from a future book that I haven’t even outlined yet.  Testing out characters and the overall atmosphere.) Ryusuke slowly backs away from Rakesh, who has healed every slash that the samurai has inflicted on him.  He … Continue reading

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The Stereotypes of Thieves

On Monday, I noted a few thief stereotypes that bugged me.  I will admit that I probably do them too, but that just makes me a hypocrite.  I’m pretty sure a lot of authors hate reading something and use it … Continue reading

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Serial Victory

The test is a success Both books are selling well Feeding one another Telling me a series works Both have wandered on the lists Fresh blood in the older sib As the youngster cuts her teeth Carving paths among their … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for in Thieves?

I’ve been editing some very thief heavy scenes and was also remembering a few comments over my first book.  Basically, I had some people complaining that Nimby the halfling thief was stereotypical and also that he should have been put … Continue reading

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Some Notes on Spirit Animals

I’m using the term spirit animal, but I’m going to use another definition near the end to pull in another topic.  Now, a spirit animal is a beast that falls into one of the following categories: Physical animal that is … Continue reading

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Unedited Excerpt from Family of the Tri-Rune

“Don’t cast any magic,” Isaiah warns her. Nyx ignores the chattering monkey as her eyes glow bright yellow. Isaiah retreats toward Timoran while Nyx looks down at the krypters again. The monsters shift in and out of her vision as … Continue reading

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So You’re Going to Give Your Character a Pet

So, you want to use a pet in your story.  Good idea.  There’s a long tradition of helpful animal companions of both natural and magical varieties.  It all comes down to what you want you’re looking for.  Here are some … Continue reading

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