George R.R. Martin needs no introduction. His series, A Song of Ice and Fire, have sold many millions of copies and have been translated into over twenty languages, the fifth book alone, into 40 languages. HBO's Game of Thrones, based on this series, is similarly a huge hit. In fact, it is the biggest drama and most talked about … Continue reading On Fantasy | George R.R. Martin
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Review: Sword in the Storm by David Gemmell
I wrote a quick review after I finished Sword in the Storm by David Gemmell. I pretty much read it in one long sitting over the weekend. Yes, there were many interruptions, but not enough to disqualify it as one sitting. My Kindle barely left my hands. As it was on my Kindle I got the … Continue reading Review: Sword in the Storm by David Gemmell
11 Most Prolific Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors of All Time
A couple of weeks ago I wrote Bullies and Soggy Soup Bones, a three-thousand-word short story about finding courage in the unlikeliest of places. I wrote it in a day from initial idea to complete semi-final draft. Now, it's not even remotely publishable and requires some fleshing out and maybe more showing and less telling, but the point … Continue reading 11 Most Prolific Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors of All Time
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Official Main Trailer
While I'm busy preparing an updated plot description to go along with the cover reveal, here is the official trailer for The Desolation of Smaug. I was happy enough with An Unexpected Journey and I'm looking forward to the next installment. It's pure fantasy fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbOEknbi4gQ
George R.R. Martin shows us what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like | Blastr
While I'm celebrating the birth of my baby daughter, tending my wife who has suffered some complications during the procedure, and generally running around trying to find time to finish The Worthless One, I thought I'd share the following tidbit, which is, in my humble opinion, fantastic--the real Iron Throne from the mind of its … Continue reading George R.R. Martin shows us what the Iron Throne REALLY looks like | Blastr
David Farland On Editing Your Novel
I get David Farland's Daily Kick in the Pants newsletter and it's always brimming with insightful and helpful tips on all facets of the writing life. You may recall a while back I blogged about David's son, Ben Wolverton, who suffered severe brain trauma in a tragic long-boarding accident. It's been over sixty days since the … Continue reading David Farland On Editing Your Novel
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