Fantasy Book Club – April 2011: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Overlord
This month for many people was all about The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss. There was no denying that people had been waiting for this for such a long…
Run-ons, Fuses, and Comma Splices
Amy Rose Davis
Two weeks ago, I wrote about sentence fragments and how they can add punch and style to your writing. Today, we’ll look at another common writing error: The run-on (fused)…
Larry Elmore – Artist Spotlight
KevinBreaux
Do you remember when you saw your first fantasy artwork? I do. It was the summer of 1981. I was only seven years old at the time; probably playing with…
Aurian by Maggie Furey
ChrisMB
Before I proceed with my review, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to my friend and fellow pharmacy technician Allie for giving (for the sake of this review,…
Room for Discourse
Matt Maenpaa
Everyone has read a novel that changed the way they perceive the world around them or caused them to reexamine facets of their own lives. Perhaps the change was dramatic,…
The Lord of the Changing Winds by Rachel Neumeier
Lisa Parkin
As dragons seem to be the fantasy book creatures of choice, The Lord of the Changing Winds immediately drew my attention by showcasing a rare beast – the griffin. “Griffins…
Pick a Genre and STICK with It
Jamie Provencher
About the time characters begin rifling through your brain, there is usually some sort of story that is following them. While it maybe something as simple as Character X is…
The Fallen Blade by Jon Courtenay Grimwood
Alister Davison
You have to be careful with vampires. Their role in fiction has varied over the years, from an absolute evil that must be destroyed at all costs, to brooding anti-hero…
Elements of Fantasy – Heroes and Heroines
Janie Bill
Without heroes and heroines, fantasy worlds fall flat. Heroes put the oomph into enchanted settings and heighten emotions in everyday relationships. Men and women build stories, but what qualities create…
Keeping Fantasy Fresh – Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder
Ben Godby
In case you missed part one of this series you can find it here. And if you missed part two of this series you can find it here. In his…
The World of Guy Gavriel Kay
Ashley Barnard
I am not your typical fantasy reader. I don’t like orcs, trolls, gnomes, goblins or unicorns. I will confess to a weakness for elves, and I enjoy the occasional dragon…
Servant of the Underworld by Aliette de Bodard
Hannah
Servant of the Underworld is set in Mexico’s 15th century Aztec empire where life revolves around Gods, and sacrificial offerings are part of everyday existence. As High Priest for the…