Since SHAKEN came out yesterday (and a HUGE thank you to those of you who pre-ordered and ordered yesterday — you guys made my day!), I thought I’d share a few fun facts about its inception and creation. Wheeee! The San Francisco where Mitzy lives is pretty significantly different than the San Francisco in this … More Nine Fun Facts about SHAKEN
Remember how I’ve said I don’t like anime? Well. So much for that blanket statement. Like so many sweeping claims of its kind, it has proven completely false. It has taken ten years and a lot (a LOT!) of trial and error, but my husband has finally helped me find some anime I seriously enjoy, … More Anime and Me: Part 2
I have been gently mocked—and more harshly mocked by some—for my abiding love of George R. R. Martin and his A Song of Ice and Fire series. But for better or worse, our heroes are our heroes, and we cannot shake their influence or absolve our love for them. I picked up A Game of Thrones in (approximately) … More Friends and Heroes
Readers, welcome Jason Patrick Crawford, a fantasy writer and one of my very cool Tweeps. He’s here to talk about contemporary fantasy and he has some fantastic things to say about how a contemporary setting gives traditional fantasy a fresh new way for modern readers to relate. Check it out! Hello, Jason, and welcome! Tell us … More Why Write: Contemporary Fantasy with Jason Crawford
Readers, today we turn to epic fantasy with writer Gina Denny. Gina’s take on telling the inverse side of traditional tales is fascinating, and she has some great things to say about how fantasy breaks the expectations of what stories can do. Hello, Gina, and welcome! It’s very cool to have you here — epic … More Why Write: Epic Fantasy with Gina Denny
Readers, today we greet Morgen Rich, writer of boundary-pushing epics. She has some fantastic things to say (and some great recommendations to make!), so be sure to check out her work when you’re done! Hi Morgen, and welcome! Tell us a little about yourself and your work. First, I want to thank Kristin McFarland for hosting … More Why Write: Speculative Fiction with Morgen Rich
Readers, today we welcome fantasy writer Trevor Green! Trevor’s a Twitter-buddy of mine, but this is his first time on the blog. He has some great things to say about audience age and content, so check it out! Hello, Trevor, and welcome! Thanks for having me! Tell us a little about yourself and your work. … More Why Write: YA Fantasy with Trevor Green
