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90%. That is where I was stuck in my novel. The character arcs all came together. The plot twists had been revealed. Now, all that needed to be done was the epic final battle and its aftermath. But this was the moment I hit writer's block. I tried powering through it during NaNoWriMo but ended … Continue reading Winter Work & New Release
The Last Phi Hunter is a Thai-inspired dark fantasy novel written by Salinee Goldenberg, published in 2024. The following (in italics) is paraphrased from the Goodreads summary - Ex, the youngest member of the Phi Hunters Order, is determined to hunt down Shar-Ala, – who has eluded even the masters. Arinya, a charming fighter, saves … Continue reading Book Critique: The Last Phi Hunter
Beneath the World, a Sea is a science-fiction psychological thriller written by Chris Beckett and first published in 2019. The following paragraph (in italics) contains extracts from the Goodreads introduction - ... a British police officer, arrives in a mysterious forest to investigate a spate of killings of a local species called the Duendes. They … Continue reading Book Critique: Beneath the World, a Sea
I have been thinking about how Western and Eastern fantasy differ in their common tropes. Here, by Western fantasy, I refer to fantasy stories based on medieval Europe, inspired by Arthurian legends, Beowulf etc. and modern stories like Lord of the Rings and A Song of Ice and Fire and games like Dungeons and Dragons. … Continue reading Eastern vs Western Fantasy Tropes
I am a new author and have published a few short stories. Here are a few lessons I learned while starting to take up writing beyond personal enjoyment - Write about things that genuinely fascinate you. Yes, the consumerist aspect of writing is a reality, but that always comes second. The writers' love and passion … Continue reading Lessons for Beginners
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