Myke Cole Interview At The Library Of Congress
Eric Christensen
As part of his promotional efforts for his latest novel, Breach Zone, Myke Cole spoke recently at the Library of Congress as part of the “What If Science Fiction and…
Eric Christensen
New Year’s Creativity Resolutions
Come January 1st, after the fireworks, champagne, and parties wind down, people focus on their New Year’s resolutions. For most of us, that means focusing on our bodies. We resolve…
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So, if everything goes to plan, in a few hours you will have written 50,000 words in the month of November. Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment, and you should…
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Every fantasy fan can remember that moment when they discover a great new series. We pick up an author’s first book, tear though it, and fall more in love with…
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Is Urban Fantasy The Next Genre Neanderthal?
In a recent post on the-toast.com, Ginger Clark, a literary agent at Curtis Brown, Ltd., remarked: It is much harder to sell a new urban fantasy series now that it…
Accepting Rejection
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Chuck Wendig Interview: What in the blue blazes is Chuck Wendig up to? – Part Two
This is part two of our interview with Chuck Wendig. To read part one click here. Now back to the questions! I wanted to ask a couple questions about TerribleMinds…
Chuck Wendig Interview: What in the blue blazes is Chuck Wendig up to? – Part One
A self-described freelance penmonkey, Chuck Wendig has written novels, screenplays, and games. And over the past ten years, he has built up quite a following on his blog, TerribleMinds. There…
The Blue Blazes by Chuck Wendig
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