Look, this Kickstarter looks pretty epic!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theheirfantasybook/the-erlingue-trilogy-an-epic-fantasy-now-in-hardcover?ref=bt0qbm
(The YA fantasy books look pretty epic as well.)
#fantasy
Only 3 days until the huge sale on independent Fantasy & Science Fiction books.
Remember to visit https://promotions.narratess.com August 26-28.
#IndieAugust #fantasy
The giant Narratess sale starts tomorrow! Independent Fantasy & Science Fiction books, Including Water Against Chaos, are 1.99, 0.99, or FREE.
https://promotions.narratess.com August 26-28.
#IndieAugust #fantasy
5. Do you have an intended audience for your writing?
Anyone who likes a #fantasy yarn. Clean and light enough for young readers, fun for all ages.
Sep 5, 2023, 10:49:41 AM [original]
#WritersCoffeeClub
9. Have you ever abandoned a writing project that wasn't working? What was wrong?
NOOOO!!! Never give up! Never surrender!!
#Fantasy #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #MovieQuote
Sep 8, 2023, 8:37:08 PM [original]
#WritersCoffeeClub
22. Would you ever consider collaborating on a book?
On a book, absolutely.
On Magic, never. I always enchant alone.
#WizardLife
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#author
#WritersCoffeeClub
24. What are your biggest bugbears with publishing?
Agencies and retailers demand pretty steep discounts on printed books. Including printing costs and shipping, I need to either accept very low margins or price my books much higher than I'm comfortable doing.
Aside, my new soon-to-be released book actually has bugbears in it.
#WritingCommunity
#author
#fantasy
"What can I say, I'm a sucker for the shiny things," said Rizo, downing a cookie. "I liked the temple treasures, too, but Miss Lawful here said we needed to return them to the temples they were stolen from."
Water Against Chaos, ch 20.
amazon.com/dp/0578913003
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27. What's the strangest research you've done for your writing?
I needed to know the diet of the Blue Crab.
#WritingCommunity
#author
#fantasy
Hey, don't forget that there is a "fill your e-reader" event tomorrow, one day only!
Over 130 #fantasy titles are available.
http://fantasyfreeforall.com
(Fixed link)
Oct 6, 2023, 12:50:45 AM [original]
#writerscoffeeclub
6. Are you self-published or trad-published? How's it going?
I am effectively self-published.
As a means to having my works become real, tangible objects in the Prime Material Plane, this has been a phenomenal experience.
As a path to fame and fortune, I have met with limited results so far.
You, of course, have the power to change that! Just buy some books and let your friends know how great they are.
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#authors
#CoverReveal
The new #fantasy installment of The Cordela Chronicles _The Amulet and the Dragon_ will be available November 19. I am delighted to share for the first time anywhere the wonderful cover designed by https://www.emilysworldofdesign.com/
#authors #WritingCommunity #book
Oct 6, 2023, 5:30:42 PM [original]
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7. Have you ever seen a TV show or movie so close to one of your ideas you wished you'd written it?
I think Disney stole the story of my semi-autobiographical first book. I haven't figured out how to go after them from the #fantasy world in which I live and work.
Oct 6, 2023, 8:40:16 PM [original]
#writerscoffeeclub
9. Is there a recurring theme in your body of work?
Probably using #magic to solve problems even when it isn't the best or most appropriate means of solving them.
#WizardLife
#author
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#writerscoffeeclub
10. Did you learn cursive/joined-up writing in elementary/primary school?
Arcane symbols must be carefully and independently written one at a time.
Connecting them can have unexpected and disastrous consequences.
That said, part of the art of wizardry is knowing when you can "cheat".
#WizardLife
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#writerscoffeeclub
12. How do you research real-world locations? Do you visit them?
Since writing is a second career for me, I tend to rely on my personal experience of places I saw as an adventuring wizard in my previous life.
For everything else, I have astral projection.
#WizardLife
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#writerscoffeeclub
14. Many writers own cats. Is pet ownership essential for your writing?
Absolutely! I would not have even had the rights to tell the stories in my books if not for my hobby of shrinking and keeping pet monsters.
Oct 13, 2023, 9:15:37 PM [original]
#writerscoffeeclub
15. Should writers be honest about their politics online or keep quiet to avoid controversy?
I don't see why authors specifically should not get to participate in the important debates of their particular time and place.
For myself, since I live in a very different time and place than the vast majority of online people, comments on my local politics would be meaningless to my followers.
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#authors
I'm not just a #fantasy #author.
I'm also a character!
Oct 18, 2023, 2:51:15 AM [original]
Water Against Chaos is available in paperback and eBook and makes a wonderful winter solstice gift for any #fantasy #ttrpg fan you know.
Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/0578913003/
B&N:
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/water-against-chaos-r-a-klepsis/1139635182?ean=9780578913001
#writerscoffeeclub
29. Have you ever left an autographed copy of your work in a hotel or guest house?
I once left an autographed copy of my first book in the dining room of the King of Sparta.
I heard that he wasn't impressed, but that the Queen enjoyed it very much.
Oct 29, 2023, 5:30:36 AM [original]
#writerscoffeeclub
31. Does your work include any horror elements?
No, I try to keep everything light and entertaining. My MCs occasionally face classic horror monsters, but that's just the sort of thing that happens around here.
What's the most frightening thing you've written?
Probably some bad pun.
#HorrorsofMastodon
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#IsitreallyALLhallowsorjustSome
#writerscoffeeclub
4. Have you ever seen a movie which was better than the book?
Film is not yet available in my particular material plane. However, I have read some books that were better than the real thing.
#WizardLife
#fantasy
#WritingCommunity
#writerscoffeeclub
7. How would you describe your WIP's core plot?
What do you get for someone who has everything?
#amWriting
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#wordweavers
10. Do your characters eat any unusual food?
Not really unusual, but the town where they live is famous for the wool it produces, and there are a lot of sheep around. So, they eat a lot of sheep. The inn where every adventure starts and ends is renowned for its lamb stew.
Nov 10, 2023, 2:40:14 AM [original]
#wordweavers
11. What tools can your MC use?
Pruning shears, trowels, hoes. Anything for gardening. She grew up on a farm.
Nov 10, 2023, 8:27:55 PM [original]
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11. Does your writing include comedy? How do you add comedic moments?
Some would consider it comedy. It arises completely out of the interactions of the characters and the situations they get into. So it isn't extra work to put it in. I just tell the story, and hope it is entertaining in some way.
#WritingCommunity
#fantasy
#writing
#writerscoffeeclub
14. Share an example of Chekhov's gun in your work.
I have the opposite. My characters are always finding interesting magical items that they have no use for, and they are never mentioned again.
Nov 14, 2023, 7:56:21 PM [original]
#wordweavers
14. Secondary character POV: How would the story be better if you were the MC?
Instead of all the "got to save the world" angst, you get the mushy romantic "looking into his eyes I forgot myself" ♥️♥️♥️
Nov 14, 2023, 8:05:11 PM [original]
Attention #fantasy readers! The Amulet and the Dragon releases on November 19, and to celebrate I'm giving away some full color, life size prints of the map the characters use to find their way.
Full details here: https://klepsis.com/wp/2023/11/10/giveaway/
To enter, sign up for my newsletter (klepsis.com/get-email) and either share the blog link above or buy the book.
#giveaway
#bookrelease
#ReleaseTheDragon
#writerscoffeeclub
17. Do you draw out maps/floorplans/diagrams/etc for key set pieces in your writing?
Of course. If they are available, sometimes I will purchase them. On rare occasions I'll have to visit the locale and sketch things out to make sure I have it right.
I've been sharing some of those sketches in my newsletter. You can go sign up if you're interested.
Nov 17, 2023, 5:06:53 AM [original]
#writerscoffeeclub
18. How do you do research for your writing? Do you ask specialists?
I often seek out subject matter specialist, when they are available. Additionally, I travel to the sites where events took place, and even interview people (and others) involved.
Nov 19, 2023, 12:14:29 AM [original]
#writerscoffeeclub
19. Describe the funniest moment you’ve written lately.
This is more like dramatic irony, but the mysterious stranger that is chasing the MC keeps getting in trouble because of the shenanigans of the MC and her crew, and as a result cannot catch up to her.
Nov 19, 2023, 7:12:19 AM [original]
#wordweavers
19. Do you ever use mundane daily tasks to show character or world-build?
Eating, getting dressed, and napping all server character building. However, since I write #fantasy, some daily tasks might seem less mundane: wizards studying their spell books every morning, daily weapon practice, and devotional rituals to patron deities for example.
Nov 19, 2023, 7:29:04 AM [original]
#wordweavers
21. “If a scene is boring, add dragons.” What do you do if a scene is boring?
My question is, "What do you do if your scene already has dragons and is still boring?" to which I say, "Make one of the dragons your MC under the influence of a Polymorph spell."
#fantasy
#WizardLife
#bookstodon
#WritersOfMastodon
Riddling with a Sphinx!!
"Well, it may not be as amazing and inscrutable as this halfling's riddles," Cordela leered, "but I hope you like it."
Walks without feet,
It carries its home.
In morning dew
Through leaves it roams.
Will Cordela outwit the Sphinx?
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN31B35Y
Barnes & Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144285435?ean=9798218294144
#fantasy
Attention #indieAuthor #readers and fans!! The Indie Author Black Friday event is coming to an Internet device near you. Over 100 independently authored and published books are on sale for $0.99 or FREE.
Navigate to https://tabdalla.com/blackfridaysale/ and keep hitting refresh until it goes live. You don't want to miss this.
(Water Against Chaos is available via this sale.)
#fantasy #scifi #romance #books #sale
Nov 22, 2023, 4:35:31 PM [original]
#wordweavers
25. Secondary character POV: You are allowed to play a prank on the MC. What would that be?
Paint a big "L" on her glowing shield.
Nov 26, 2023, 1:03:47 AM [original]
I'd love for people to see that I'm giving away #fantasy maps from my new book.
Details here: https://klepsis.com/wp/2023/11/10/giveaway/
To participate, sign up for my newsletter and boost this post. That's it!
Nov 28, 2023, 2:28:42 AM [original]
#writerscoffeeclub
28. How do you approach a fight scene or other high-action scenes?
I always prepare a high-level area-of-effect or damage spell, and make sure I'm using Mage Armor.
Oh, this prompt is probably about #writing.
In that case, I try to make sure I have a very good picture in my head of what the "battlefield" looks like and where the participants are in relation to each other.
In revisions, I look for opportunities to increase the danger and tension.
Nov 28, 2023, 3:21:16 AM [original]
#wordweavers
28. Do you target your work to a specific audience?
No, but I would probably do better if I did so.
I certainly try to avoid things that are specifically "adult" — profanity, sex, excessive graphic violence — to make the work widely accessible. But I hope there is enough to appeal to all ages.
My audience is "anyone who likes fun and adventure."
Nov 28, 2023, 3:35:10 AM [original]
A limited time remains to take advantage of the Amulet and the Dragon #fantasy #map #giveaway.
Don't wait!
https://klepsis.com/wp/2023/11/10/giveaway/
Nov 29, 2023, 3:35:11 AM [original]
Here is a #promotion people might be interested in. Pick 10 #fantasy titles, for free.
https://www.authorbrittanywang.com/10freebooks
Nov 30, 2023, 10:18:20 PM [original]
#PennedPossibilities
151. Are you proud of your MC? Have they accomplished anything worthy of that pride and satisfaction?
I think saving the world from being turned into chaotic sludge is plenty to be proud of.
#fantasy
#writingcommunity
#writing
#writerscoffeeclub
7. What's your favourite book? Why?
Xanathar's Guide to Everything.
Every time I open it up I always glean new approaches to spell casting. And his insane wit is super entertaining.
Dec 7, 2023, 4:49:20 AM [original]
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9. How would you write an online chat or text message conversation in your novel?
In my #fantasy world, messages are conveyed by courier, often a magical bird or construct. Depending on distance, delivery time might be a few days. Conversations can take place, but they cover several chapters and much occurs between messages.
Dec 10, 2023, 12:24:44 AM [original]
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12. A game developer wants to base a game on your book. How do you feel about it?
It depends on who they are hiring to play me.
#WizardLife
#fantasy
#WritingCommunity
#pennedpossibilities
162. Does your SC celebrate any holidays? If so, which ones, and how?
The night of the summer solstice is considered an auspicious time for things like weddings.
And everyone in town appreciates the Shearing Festival, a week long celebration of everything related to sheep and wool.
#fantasy
#WritingCommunity
#occasions
The very first issue of Grimdwarf Weekly by fellow #fantasy author JCM Berne is available for download here:
https://storyoriginapp.com/directdownloads/7dccd0aa-b22d-4447-9b36-5bcdeaebab8e
I suggest you check it out.
Dec 18, 2023, 4:42:29 AM [original]
It looks like the reddit #fantasy Mega #sale is still going on for a few more hours. Get that eBook you had your eye on, support an indie author, and help out disabled people all at once (Hat Trick!)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/18r94ge/over_700_books_free_or_099_more_than_200/
Fan fiction for The Cordela Chronicles!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/53028190/chapters/134157178
#writerscoffeeclub
17. Do you think about your WIP every waking moment?
Thankfully, I have a variety of activities with which to keep myself and my mind occupied.
Frankly, I really ought to set aside a few more minutes in the day for story ideation. This one really needs some more work.
Jan 17, 2024, 4:05:02 AM [original]
Rizo acquires a companion ...
Rizo caught a hint of movement to his left. Instantly he was up, dagger drawn, to confront the unexpected visitor. In the gloaming, Rizo saw a small black creature sitting on its haunches.
"Meow," it said.
"It's a cat," Rizo observed.
"Isn't he the Familiar you summoned?"
"Maybe." Rizo sheathed his dagger and addressed the cat. "If you are my familiar, how would I know?"
The Amulet and the Dragon, available now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN31B35Y
Jan 22, 2024, 8:20:01 PM [original]
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3. How much of your worlds are invented versus real? Give examples.
Nearly all the locations are real, and described based on personal visits there. However, in my WIP there are some locales that are impossible for me to visit because <spoilers>, so I have had to rely on the descriptions of those involved.
Mar 3, 2024, 3:57:15 PM [original]
Today is the last big day for the #Narratess #IndieApril sale.
Don't miss this chance to grow your #Fantasy and #ScienceFiction TBR!
The #Narratess sale is over, but not #IndieApril !
Water Against Chaos and The Amulet and the Dragon eBooks are both still just 0.99 through the end of the month!
#BookSale #book #fantasy #ttrpg
Apr 16, 2024, 11:59:54 PM [original]
