Tag: fantasyfiction
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Writing Ranting – Getting Feedback – Critiques
I cannot stress enough the importance of getting feedback on your novel, especially with so many indie authors breaking the stigma of “my mum loved it, so I published it”. It’s time we changed that, and I’m seeing more and more indie authors become successful because they put the effort into their books and listen […]
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Writing Ranting – I’m a Real Author Now
I was so nervous sending out my ARCs of Out of Ashes because that’s the final version of the book. That’s what I’m releasing to the public. That’s what people are going to pay for. I wrote about my fears in another post, but since then, I had an ARC reader reach out to me. […]
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Things That Terrify Me as a Writer.
It’s not sales or low ratings, that I’m scare of, it’s the personal effect on readers. I’m genuinely scared of something coming across the wrong way, especially something within my own experience. I have a diverse cast (BIPOC and LGBTQ+) in most of my stories right now and will make sure I have them in […]
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Writing Ranting – NaNoWriMo – The Viper’s Library
I’m please to announce my NaNoWriMo project for November 2022. I actually started this for last November’s NaNoWriMo, but it grew into a trilogy, and I was polishing up another novel for publication This month, I hope to get the final 30k done based on my estimated word count. Either way, I will finish this […]
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Book Review – Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton – 4.5 stars
Warning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. This is very dark, with a dash of mystery, psychological thriller, and some spooky goings on. I enjoyed this book far more that I expected to since it’s not my usual genre, but I read a lot […]
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Book Review – The Awakening, as Told By the Boys by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti – 5 stars, obviously
Warning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. We all know the Heirs are jerks to the twins in book 1 of Zodiac Academy, but why? Why did they go so far? We get our answers from Darius and Orion, with sprinklings of Seth, Caleb, […]
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Writing Ranting – Supporting Writers Between Writing
As writers, we can be a complex bunch, and we write for many reasons. One of my main reasons is some form of therapy to process my emotions or dreams. This form of expression through art isn’t new, and writing can get a lot of emotions out in a way that makes it meaningful to […]
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Reading Ranting – Don’t Have Time to Read?
Disclaimer: The product recommendations mentioned below are based on my personal experience. Also, I have no affiliation with them. Do you have time to read? Me neither. I also find it super hard to focus on written words after a long or busy day, especially on Kindle because I only have my phone for digital […]
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Writing Ranting – Magic Makes a Story
Magic systems are more than just world building in fantasy fiction. As a writer, you make the rules and can use your magic system as part of the plot. Here are things to consider for your magic system when planning your story… Create a challenge for your characters like newly discovered magic, opening a magical room, translating […]
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