Awesome Resources for Creative Writing: Transition Words
When it comes to creative writing, we all have our "style". Some people like to use fewer words and shorter sentences, while others of us (I'm guilty of this) prefer...
When it comes to creative writing, we all have our "style". Some people like to use fewer words and shorter sentences, while others of us (I'm guilty of this) prefer...
In every great novel, there are villains doing villainous things, anti-heroes treading the line between good and evil, and even noble heroes willing to do "dark" things for the greater...
For today's Book Review Wednesday, I have something a bit different: an anthology of tales of a very Lovecraftian nature. For those who enjoy proper horror, it's a collection definitely...
One of my "fun little quirks" as a person and an author is that I'm VERY goal-oriented. I try to be as realistic as possible, but when I set a...
Today, I'm fortunate enough to have a guest post written by an awesome editor and friend, the epic Michael Dellert. His post: the nitty gritty of re-writing! What We Learn...
I, Andy Peloquin, challenge you, Jessica Wren-Wilson, to a duel to the death! But it is not we who will fight, but our characters… In the black corner, weighing in...
I dare you to ask any writer, "Have you ever had trouble sleeping because of a story?" I'm willing to bet that at least 99% of them will respond with...
I know Book Review day is technically supposed to be Wednesday, but I'm the boss of this blog and NO ONE tells me what to do! Heh, actually, I'm participating...
People with disabilities and the differently abled have become more and more common in modern fantasy and sci-fi. And not just as the "burden" for the protagonist to take care...
And we're back with yet ANOTHER duel to the death! This time, it's with my favorite author from Down Under… I, Andy Peloquin, challenge you, Michelle Irwin, to a duel...
Take a look at any fantasy or science fiction novel, and you will find a few fears that drive all the characters to some sort of action. Fear of death...
So I was going over old emails and I stumbled upon the original version of Blade of the Destroyer. This was pre-edits, so there were a lot of things very...
I've LOVED history since I was very young. Among the first books I ever devoured were the Complete Encyclopedia Britannica, and I lost myself for hours in page after page...
For Book Review Wednesday, I have a LOOOOOONG book for you to read. If you're a fan of more intelligent sci-fi, this is a book you will certainly enjoy… The...
Dark fantasy (and all dark fiction, for that matter) is a genre I love because it allows me to explore the various shades of moral grey. Instead of black and...
Pain is a very common element of the stories I write. The Hunter is a half-demon assassin, so OF COURSE he is going to end up fighting (wounds are painful!)....