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Comment on Back to School with You! (Help an Indie Out) by Julia Hughes

Julia Hughes — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:25:30 +0000

Barely able to draw a circle, I’m always interested in artistic types. Going to his site now, and thanks for the head’s up.
Julia

Comment on Is Fantasy Stuck in a Rut – Part II by Eileen Sinclair

Eileen Sinclair — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:31:58 +0000

Hi Walter, The reason I think I like Dani is because she starts as nothing – completely at the mercy of her brother and any other man but she grows – not especially likably but at least instead of going under, she finds she can stand up for herself. (I’d quite like Cersei to get dropped down a very deep hole in the ground!!)
My books have sold well in paperback and only just gone into ebook format (on Smashwords). Getting the formatting right was a headache! I could have rewritten the first book in the series but decided to leave it, warts and all, but hopefully people seem to have gone on to the rest which I think are better. But then, we all try to make the next one better don’t we??!!:)

Comment on Is Fantasy Stuck in a Rut – Part II by Walter

Walter — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:07:19 +0000

Thanks for stopping by, Eileen. I have to agree with at least Tyrion – he’s my favorite character in Martin’s books, though Snow is up there as well. Not really a fan of Dani, myself though. Your work sounds quite interesting! Will have to check out your books

Comment on Is Fantasy Stuck in a Rut – Part II by Eileen Sinclair

Eileen Sinclair — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:56:35 +0000

I agree with most of your comments and the responses but the books I write buck the trend of fierce dragons having to be ‘mastered’ – I think, and hope!! Mt fav characters in George R.R. Martin are Tyrion and Dani who aren’t usually picked out as top choices. David Gemmell is also a favourite.

Comment on Is Fantasy Stuck in a Rut? by Walter

Walter — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:10:00 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment! And I have to agree that D&D source materials can make excellent fodder for world-building and anything else within the fantasy realm. Also, I think that advice is spot on – “write what you want to see.”

Comment on Is Fantasy Stuck in a Rut? by Arch

Arch — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:18:36 +0000

I know I’m a little late to the party but I couldn’t agree with this article more. I’ve recently been brewing up a fantasy story and did so in order to break away from the monotony of elves, dwarves and gnomes…I’m putting my story in the “fantasy” genre bc the world is made-up. I did this for 2 reasons, A) it seems society doesn’t appreciate stereotypes so I’ve mimicked some in order to spare ridiculous outcries of negativity and B) I like fantasy but want to see something different dammit! I know that my first point might make me seem cowardly, but I’m hoping people will interpret my ideas for themselves. Its funny that D & D was brought up because while I’m not imitating it, I am looking for aspects that could be modified for the better. I’ve never played the game but the sourcebooks are incredibly detailed and planned out. Nevertheless, I’m sick of kingdoms, orcs, dragons and horses myself, so I’m doing what so many writers have given for advice. “Write what you want to see.”

Comment on New Ink! by Walter

Walter — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:03:26 +0000

Thanks for the visit, Karen It’s based on the spiral design at Newgrange, and symbolizes birth, death and rebirth.

Comment on New Ink! by Karen Robiscoe

Karen Robiscoe — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:56:04 +0000

Nicccce. Does it symbolize anything in particular?

Comment on Gods of Sand and Stone Drops and a Brief Interlude of Tranquility by Walter

Walter — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:16:01 +0000

Thanks, Deb!

Comment on Gods of Sand and Stone Drops and a Brief Interlude of Tranquility by Debra L Martin

Debra L Martin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:11:48 +0000

Have a great vacation!