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Worldbuilding: History

Worldbuilding is the part of the writer's craft that establishes the very world(s) that your story is set in. In genres like Sci-Fi and Fantasy, worldbuilding must take center stage in the writing process if the you want to craft a great story. As a fantasy author, I have become well accustomed to worldbuilding. In fact, it has not only become my favorite aspect of the craft (aside from the writing itself), but it is actually what drew me to the genre. That being said, worldbuilding is every...

World Building: Magic Systems

Worldbuilding is the part of the writer's craft that establishes the very world(s) that your story is set in. In genres like Sci-Fi and Fantasy, worldbuilding must take center stage in the writing process if the you want to craft a great story. As a fantasy author, I have become well accustomed to worldbuilding. In fact, it has not only become my favorite aspect of the craft (aside from the writing itself), but it is actually what drew me to the genre. That being said, worldbuilding is every...

Worldbuilding: Magic Systems

Worldbuilding is the part of the writer's craft that establishes the very world(s) that your story is set in. In genres like Sci-Fi and Fantasy, worldbuilding must take center stage in the writing process if the you want to craft a great story. As a fantasy author, I have become well accustomed to worldbuilding. In fact, it has not only become my favorite aspect of the craft (aside from the writing itself), but it is actually what drew me to the genre. That being said, worldbuilding is every...

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Writing for Children, by Saoirse O'Mara

Saoirse (SEER-sha) O'Mara (aka Theresa Berg) writes children's books in English and German, typically with fantasy elements. HerMiro the Dragonis a sweet book about courage and friendship for children aged about 4 - 8, and herA Rogue's Taleseries is a chapterbook series of mystery stories set in a fantasy world for children and YA aged 8 and up. She loves reading and languages, and some of her writing influences are Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie, both famous British writers. Saoirse lives i...

And so it begins...

Chapter 1—The Crux—It is true that healing is an art. Healing was big business in Renamere, however there was one tiny problem—it was illegal, at least for those not in the employ of the government. Sure, the healing arts that relied on herbs and medicines were technically allowed despite the stifling regulations, but you could scarcely make a living on it. Unfortunately, that meant that Dirjek Harns was finding himself on the wrong side of the law these days. After all he had a family, and h...

Coming Soon! The Republic

A brand newfantasy thrilleris coming...In a world where politicians and the wealthy twist and manipulate others, Dirjek, a young apothecary, struggles to care for his family. As the gilded and corrupt empire locks its own people into oppressive poverty, Dirjek realizes that running the family business just isn't enough. Dirjek must step outside the law to put food on the table. But at what cost? It's time for him to unleash a little magic, and a lot of mayhem in The Republic.The first episode...

One of the best characters I've ever read emerges from the House of Chains

As I continue the journey down the rabbit hole that is the Malazan Book of the Fallen, I find that I am at odds with my self at times. Why is that? Well, its because despite the many little quirks and gripes that I find with these books & writing style—I cannot help but still love it. The depth and richness of the many, many tales that are woven together are simply too good to walk away from. This is a classic case of the sum being greater than the parts.So House of Chains is a little bit dif...

Interview with TOR Author & Co-Founder of Vault Books, Peter Orullian

Peter, first off I wanted to say thank you for stopping by to chat!I wanted to let you know that I just recently finished listening to the audiobook version of your epic fantasy novelThe Unrememberedandas I explained in my review, I really enjoyed it. You had some really unique concepts in your story and your worldbuilding, and even your writing style itself was something new and unique. I’m really looking forward to see how the notes of this story play out.So you and Steve Diamond have come...

Peter Orullian's "The Unremembered" is a Tale You Won't Forget

I have actually been interested in readingPeter Orullian’sfirst novel, The Unremembered, for quite some time now. Why? Well in the realm of fantasy fiction, it is not all that often that you hear people saying that an author is bringing something new to the genre. Yes of course their stories and their voice is new, but that is usually the extent of it. However when I started to hear rumblings like, “Orullian is doing things in fantasy that we haven’t seen before...” I took notice.What could t...