Review: The City of Dreaming Books I’ve previously read Walter Moers’ The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear and Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures which are set in the fantasy world of Zamonia. Each book doesn’t just offer a bizarre journey but a plethora of fantastic illustrations as well. Moers’ The City of Dreaming Books is(…)
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Book Review: Infinite Sacrifice – L.E. Waters
Review: Infinite Sacrifice I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading L.E. Waters’ Infinite Sacrifice, the first in the Infinite series. The synopsis seemed intriguing enough with the promise of a trip through some of my favourite parts of history but how vivid would these moments be? The novel begins with the spirit(…)
Guest Post: Companion Novels – Lynn Hardy
We’re pleased to welcome Lynn Hardy, author of Prophecy of the Flame, who shares some thoughts on companion novels. Companion Novels – Lynn Hardy I’ve been walking the road of self-publishing for quite a few years. Occasionally I will get an invite to attend as a panellist so that I can share what I’ve learned(…)
The Next Big Thing: Ansel’s Remorse
Thank you Coral Russell for tagging me on The Next Big Thing last week! The Next Big Thing: Week 7 What is the working title of your book? Ansel’s Remorse. Where did the idea come from for the book? I wrote a story – The Sparkling Dew on the Lakeside – back in 2004 and(…)
All Aboard for the Discover Fantasy Tour
Roll up, roll up, for the Discover Fantasy Tour. Step right this way… I’ve always loved the fantasy genre and I am delighted that it continues to prosper and find new fans every day. When I started writing in 1999 it was an easy decision for me to write fantasy and the likes of Tolkien(…)
Book review: The Sable City – M. Edward McNally
[sws_blue_box box_size="575"]About the book The Sable City (Book One of the Norothian Cycle) - M. Edward McNally Source: I received a review copy in exchange for my fair and honest review Tilda Lanai has trained for years to take her place among the Guilders of the Miilark Islands, but now the Trade House she is to(…)
Guest post: Any Seats Free At The Writer’s Banquet? – David M. Brown
Today I’m delighted to welcome David M. Brown, one of the authors taking part in March’s #winwithebooks event! Buy one book at just $0.99 and get another one absolutely free. Head on over to http://winwithebooks.com to find out more. Guest post: Any Seats Free At The Writer’s Banquet? Nervously entering the large dining hall, a large(…)
Book Review #16: Cleanse Fire: The Kinir Elite Chronicles
Cleanse Fire: The Kinir Elite Chronicles (2011) You can’t beat the presence of elves in a fantasy world, can you? The pointy eared race has been prevalent throughout fantasy and myths and with Cleanse Fire: The Kinir Elite Chronicles we have the privilege of their company once more. The first instalment in a series of(…)
Character interview: General Bayard
In the world of books, the characters can be just as important – if not more so? – than the creator. Therefore, I’m welcoming characters to Book Bags and Cat Naps to introduce themselves, spill the beans about their makers and tell us what lies ahead… Today I’m welcoming some very special characters. Their authors(…)
Character interview: Vintaro – Fezariu’s Epiphany (David M. Brown)
In the world of books, the characters can be just as important – if not more so? – than the creator. Therefore, I’m welcoming characters to Book Bags and Cat Naps to introduce themselves, spill the beans about their makers and tell us what lies ahead… This week, please welcome Vintaro, a rather cheeky chappy who gives his creator – David M. Brown – a run for his money!
Classic Film Scene #30: The Neverending Story
Article first published as Classic Film Scene: The Neverending Story on Blogcritics. Great films appear every year and with them are potentially classic scenes that may become more famous than the film itself. The shower scene in Psycho the chariot race in Ben Hur the chest bursting moment in Alien and the opera music sounding across(…)
The Road to Fezariu's Epiphany
In September 2009 I completed the first draft of Fezariu’s Epiphany and felt mighty chuffed with myself anticipating the editing to take a few months before I could harbour any dreams of publication. Well here I am more than eighteen months later and am delighted to announce that after a very long journey my first(…)
Top Ten Novels #2: The Lord of the Rings
Although I love writing I simply have to be reading at least one book that I can pick up at any given moment. I try to read a range of books, all types of fiction, biographies and, in particular, history. Over the years I’ve read some brilliant novels, some of which have inspired me in(…)
Top Ten Novels #5: The Thief of Always
Although I love writing I simply have to be reading at least one book that I can pick up at any given moment. I try to read a range of books, all types of fiction, biographies and, in particular, history. Over the years I’ve read some brilliant novels, some of which have inspired me in(…)
Top Ten Novels #7: Night Watch
Although I love writing I simply have to be reading at least one book that I can pick up at any given moment. I try to read a range of books, all types of fiction, biographies and, in particular, history. Over the years I’ve read some brilliant novels, some of which have inspired me in(…)
Top Ten Novels #9: Wizard's First Rule
Although I love writing I simply have to be reading at least one book that I can pick up at any given moment. I try to read a range of books, all types of fiction, biographies and, in particular, history. Over the years I’ve read some brilliant novels, some of which have inspired me in(…)
The Jarls of the Ocean (Final Part)
View Part 3 That day we fought as our gods have come to expect. Every one of our men hacked and slashed at his enemy, while the mud and water beneath his feet tried in vain to work against him. We threw down our enemy and they too diminished our numbers, but as the battle(…)
The Jarls of the Ocean (Part 3 of 4)
View Part 2 By the next day the oarsmen received word that we were about to land. It was noon when the fleet anchored in the river and we were left to wade our way through the water to the banks. I was one of the last to leave the ship. I wiped my helm(…)