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TOTAL GENESIS MODE: NaNoWriMo!

Year of Genesis: When you just have to create from scratchIts NANOWRIMO time!!!National Novel Writing Month is an online effort to increase creativity across the world by sponsoring a challenge to write a 50,000 book in a month. Yep. 50,000 words in 30 days.That is roughly 1700 words a day.Depending on writing speed, that is 2-4 hours a day working on a novel. Or 12,000 words a weekend.If you

Year Of Worldbuilding in Fantasy # 10: A Wealth Of Fabulous Worlds

.#YoW Year of Worldbuilding#WiF Worldbuilding in Fantasy

Introduction: Well, here we are: already on November 1, with Halloween immediately behind us, and only one more worldbuilding post date to go on December 1. (And I hope to have something special planned for that. J)Reaching November 1 and #10 in the worldbuilding series, though, made me realize just how many fabulous worlds there are in

.#YoW Year of Worldbuilding#WiF Worldbuilding in Fantasy...

.#YoW Year of Worldbuilding#WiF Worldbuilding in Fantasy

Introduction: Well, here we are: already on November 1, with Halloween immediately behind us, and only one more worldbuilding post date to go on December 1. (And I hope to have something special planned for that. J)Reaching November 1 and #10 in the worldbuilding series, though, made me realize just how many fabulous worlds there are in

A Ghostly Giveaway of Over $500 in Prizes

As Halloween approaches, I can think of no better topic than ghosts and ghouls—unless I were to include a giveaway. So, sit back and enjoy my article on historic research of ghosts, below. And then, please enter the giveaway too! Please note: the giveaway is at the very bottom of this post, after my bio. You can read Part 1 of this ghostly roundup HERE.Don’t Rest in PeaceLike a page from an Edgar

Raise. Your. Phantom.

 Phantom Motion - Ave Fenix – Ascenso In the spirit of Halloween and all the great posts this month on ghosts and ghouls, I thought I would offer a little 'phantoms 101' for those intending to read Crown of Bones.What is a Phantom?Do not mistake a phantom for a ghost.Phantoms reside in the depths of a savants’ soul and with training, they can be raised, held to solid form and commanded. Some say

Ghosts Through The Ages: Part 1

The spirits that tormented our ancestors had a lot more
bite than they do in the 21st century.  






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A little night musings

Year of Genesis: Giveaways and GhoulsI think y'all already know how much I love Halloween. The Arista house already has its decorations up, the Bean has selected her costume, and I've got the movie marathons lined up. Not even CoVid is going to stop me celebrating the one holiday of the year that is made for spooky little girls like me. I like to call it the one time of the year that I feel

Year of Worldbuilding in Fantasy #9: The Many Worlds Of Kate Elliott

 .#YoW Year of Worldbuilding#WiF Worldbuilding in Fantasy  Introduction:

My blogging theme for 2020 is Worldbuilding in
Fantasy, chiefly because I believe it's an essential element that all the differing subgenres have in common. Plus it's always been an aspect of speculative fiction that spins my writing and reading wheels. :-)



When it comes to this month's author, I feel she's a

Goodreads Crown of Bones Giveaway

 Heyo everyone! Goodreads, along with EntangledTeen is giving away 5 copies of Crown of Bones. Jump on in to win. Click here to enterIt's the USA only this time around bu specials for more countries are on the way.Good luck! Let me know if you win!***
About AK Wilder
I write YA Lit for young adults, and the young at heart.

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5 Reasons to Read Fantasy

Art by Catherine ChaulouxIn times of isolation and hunkering down at home, reading is on the increase. Some genres are actually skyrocketing as people find diverse ways to entertain themselves and their family while staying put. Catherine ChaulouxAlthough the circumstances are unfortunate, the results are beneficial. Reading has its perks beyond the obvious one of entertainment.Benefit #1  -