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The Official Emona Literary Services™ Playlist: Ensiferum — Wanderer

Today, we're taking a look at Ensiferum's 2007 song Wanderer — which as far as I can tell, is either about Finland's great folk hero Väinämöinen, Conan the Barbarian, or me…

Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Kat’s Homecoming (Amara’s Here, Too)

Realmgard's greatest love story.

Fiction from Emona Literary Services™ — Sophie’s Folly

Over on the Emona Literary Services™ blog, I've shared what will hopefully be the first of many stories as I get closer to my goal of being able to put out a call for submissions.

Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: Dunstana Darkstone, Professional Luck Gremlin

“Well,” the weaselly man at the booth says, “have I got a game for you!”“I don’t know,” Dunstana answers, “do you?”

Bonus Weekend Realmgard Short Scene: Fireflies

A million little lanterns light up the dusk.

Anime Recommendation: Record of Lodoss War

But, seriously, so Fantasy-y. Much Dragons. Some Dungeons.

Last-ish Chance: Fantasy Adventure Fan Giveaway

We're down to the last week in the the Fantasy Adventure Fan Giveaway I'm currently involved in, so please do take a look if you haven't already.

Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Axes, Orbs & the Shambling Undead

So, I swear I did not go into this intending to write three stories in a row about women with axes, but once I realised I was poised for the hat trick, I decided to revisit Bruna and the Foxhound.

The Official Emona Literary Services™ Playlist: Ieva’s Polka — Korpiklaani

It's basically a love song.Also, dude threatens to beat up Eva's mom…

Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: The Sisters Darkstone vs. The Royal Aurorean Opera Company

'Clearly, Opera is just a cruel joke that parents play on their children. Just like antiquing. Or artisanal cheese shops.'