This weekend the anthology Twice Upon A Time launched, including my re-telling of the Welsh myth of Taliesin’s birth. Fairytales don’t always happen once upon a time. Fables don’t always have a happy ending. Sometimes the stories we love are …
The Sword of Souls: A Review
Back in March, I talked about the first book in the Forgotten Relics series, by Ellie Di Julio. And today, Book 2 is released. It’s even better than the first. Cora Riley got a second chance. Time to see how she uses it. …
Writerly Musings :: Mid June Update
This weekend, my friend Sammy had her book launch, at a cat cafe. Need I say more? It was brilliant. ~ The book is “In Search of Gods and Heroes” by Sammy HK Smith,which is available at good bookstores; both online …
The Transmigration of Cora Riley :: A Review
As a fantasy writer, I keep an eye on other authors work, and try to get involved where I can. And this week, I’m talking about Ellie Di Julio‘s latest book — the first in a new series! I’m also particularly thrilled …
Discovering Writing Weaknesses
Every writer has strengths and weaknesses, and we learn what these are as we write. At some point, we realise just how many skills we don’t yet have. Sometimes we recognise a weakness in our work: “oh, I need to …
WFC Panel: Covers
The second panel I attended at World Fantasy Convention 2013 was “Should You Always Judge a Book by its Cover” at 10am on Friday. Panellists were: Jim Burns, Les Edwards, Bob Eggleton, Jane Frank and John Picacio. My Notes – …