The Underline: Lisa Williams Kline talks about LADIES’ DAY
Lisa Williams Kline is joining us today to talk about her novel, Ladies' Day. Here’s a description: Heartache is par for the course. Fifteen years after her troubled daughter Julie ran away from home, Beth Sawyer stumbles across a newspaper photograph of an...
The Underline: Christine Ma-Kellams talks about THE BAND
Christine Ma-Kellums is joining us today to talk about her novel, The Band. Here’s a description: In The Band, a Korean boy band at the apex of global dominion suddenly finds one of its members cancelled after a controversial solo drudges up ancient ethnic rivalries,...
Dynamic Characters: How Magic Systems Shape Protagonists and Antagonists
In fantasy, magic is a given. It's expected as part of the genre. But magic can do just as much for the characters in your story as it does for the world you're building. In the realm of fantasy, magic serves as more than just a plot device. Used correctly, magic...
Mastering the Art of Crafting Believable Magic Systems in Fantasy Writing
Dive into the realm of fantasy writing as we uncover the secrets to crafting immersive and believable magic systems.
The Art of Crafting Masterpieces: Navigating Editing in Fantasy Fiction
Picture this: you, the wordsmith, have penned the final line of your fantastical tale, basking in the glow of creative accomplishment. But hold onto your quill, for your journey has just begun. Welcome to the realm of editing and revising, a challenging odyssey that...
Exploring Themes of Identity and Self-Discovery in YA Fantasy
Exploring Themes of Identity and Self-Discovery in YA Fantasy Themes in YA literature aren't new. Authors have used themes to craft their stories, no matter the genre. In YA literature, identity and self-discovery are themes we see time and again. Let's take a look at...
How to Create a Book Signing Readers Actually Want To Go To
Book signings, those magical events where authors connect with their readers, have traditionally followed a predictable format. But in a world brimming with imagination, shouldn't book signings be an adventure of their own? We literally build our own worlds, so why is...
Romantic Tropes in Fantasy Fiction: Embracing or Subverting Expectations?
When you think of fantasy, you usually think of the following: a realm of magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests. But what about romance? With the rise of Romantasy and Romantic Fantasy, romance shouldn't be ignored. Romantic tropes have found their way into the...
Camp NaNoWriMo July 2023: Week 2 Recap
I think the second week of NaNoWriMo, whether it's the November event or one of the Camps, is always the hardest. The shiny ne wfeeling sof week one is gone, you're not over the halfway mark yet, and the rest of the month stretches before you in a cavernous yawn. I...
Friends in the Trenches: Building a Query Support Network
Picture this: You've poured your heart and soul into writing your manuscript, carefully polished your query letter, and you're ready to embark on the exciting yet nerve-wracking journey of querying agents. But wait, before you hit that send button, have you considered...
