Tag: <span>fantasy</span>

Ensign’s Log, Entry 25: More news on the Blog World Tour front!

Earlier this month, my first interview with a fellow fantasy writer went live. Next month will showcase not one, but two interviews! One will be with a fantasy writer, the other will be with a science fiction writer. The latter will be the start of a twelve-month series of interviews …

Magic Monday: Heart of the Winterland by Kristen Kooistra

Today I’m reviewing Heart of the Winterland by Kristen Kooistra, a fantasy novel full of powerful female characters, enchanting scenery, and–most importantly–friendship, and love. I should note before I go further that I do know Kristen, but this review was by no means solicited–I had Heart of the Winterland on …

Ensign’s Log, Entry 24: Announcing the Blog World Tour!

Blog World Tour! What: Exactly what it sounds like! I’ll be touring twelve different blogs, and interviewing twelve other writers. When: This is a year-long commitment I’m making. Each month, starting in July, I will interview one writer and be interviewed by another writer. I’ll be sharing the interviews I …

Magic Monday: Egg and Spoon by Gregory Maguire

Once a month I post a book review for a fantasy novel that I’ve read in the recent past. These reviews are posted on “Magic Monday”, the second Monday of every month.   Today I’m reviewing Egg and Spoon by Gregory Maguire, a fantasy novel that caught my eye when I …

Magic Monday: The Mermaid Summer by Mollie Hunter

Once a month I post a book review for a fantasy novel that I’ve read in the recent past. These reviews are posted on “Magic Monday”, the second Monday of every month. (Except when I’m late, as was the case this month…)   Today I’m reviewing The Mermaid Summer by Mollie …

Magic Monday: Steampunk Fairy Tales, an anthology

Once a month I post a book review for a fantasy novel that I’ve read in the recent past. These reviews are posted on “Magic Monday”, the second Monday of every month. (Except when I’m late, as was the case this month…) Today I’m reviewing Steampunk Fairy Tales, an anthology containing …

Saturday Shorts: Evolution of Prophecies

The Astrals has long been a project of mine, being one of the first novels I ever wrote, one of the stories dearest to my heart, as well as a story that has gone through more revisions than any other I’ve written (in part due to the horrendous nature of …

Saturday Shorts: Demon’s Blade, Excerpt #1

Today I’m sharing an excerpt from Demon’s Blade, the first in my YA fantasy trilogy. Demon’s Blade is currently in the revision process, with the goal being to release it in June. Here’s the old, crappy summary of the novel, which will give you a brief idea of the main …

Saturday Shorts: Mist Dancers

Today’s Saturday Short is late, I know. It should have been posted yesterday. I’m pleased to have found a picture to go with it, however, thanks to A.J. Flowers’s blog and book cover resources post. A.J.’s post led me to Pixabay, which offers beautiful images under the CC0 license, meaning …