Book Reviews, Writing Tips, and other Non-Cliche Things
(Photo by Almos Bechtold on Unsplash) Last week we started our three part series about creating magic systems. We discussed the overall feel of the magic, and the strengths and weaknesses of how much you define your system. This week, we are going to be discussing the shape of your magic system, and how the types of… Continue reading Creating a Magic System (Part 2)
(Photo by Mervyn Chan on Unsplash) Unique magic systems are my favorite part of fantasy. It forces characters to solve problems creatively. It creates rich and vibrant worlds. But too many stories have magic thrown in just because it is a fantasy story. Too many stories have cookie-cutter magic systems. Too many stories don't think out what… Continue reading Creating a Magic System (Part 1)
(Photo by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash) From a High Tower by Mercedes Lackey is the story of a young Air Master named Giselle. Its part Rapunzel retelling, part Annie Oakley retelling, and 100% awesome. Giselle grew up in an abbey tower—isolated to protect herself and others until she can control her powers as a powerful air elementalist. When… Continue reading Book Review – From a High Tower
(Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash) I don't like classical books. (*Audience gasps of surprise and outrage*) I find many of them difficult to read, prose-wise. I'm am reading Moby Dick right now, and I don't understand why anyone would like the dense prose and rants about whales every three chapters. The last chapter I read was entirely… Continue reading Why I (Begrudgingly) Admit Classic Books are Useful
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