Do I experience writer’s block and if so what do I do about it? The short answer to the first question is, yes. I don’t know an author out there that doesn’t suffer through a form of writer’s block at some time. As for the second question, if there was… Read more“My cures for a case of writer’s block”
The value of mythology in a fantasy story
I’ve made no secret that I’m a big Tolkien fan. After devouring the stories published during his lifetime, I took a short detour into his notes and unfinished tales published by his son. I’ve even listened through the entire ‘Silmarillion Seminar’ a series of discussions hosted by Corey Olson, aka… Read more“The value of mythology in a fantasy story”
How did we get the Seven Wonders of the World?
Most of us have heard of the Seven Wonders of the World. They’ve even crept into common language. Have you ever heard someone refer to something amazing or incredible as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World?’ I often use this turn of phrase when referring to the ostentatiously equipped newest… Read more“How did we get the Seven Wonders of the World?”