22 Articles Under This Category. (Myra 6) – Alien Temple near Galilee, the Succubus an Alien Princess! - Christofer French
6th in a Fantasy Series – “Myra, the Alien Queen and Mick, the Denver Cab Driver” I was surrounded by my five agents on the noisy streets of Beirut. As the most senior agent helped me, we walked. The hubbub of the busy markets and the restaurants of the Beirut inner city... Submitted 207 days 20 hours ago.

(Myra 5) – In Beirut, General Nakshah, Mick and the Succubus - Christofer French
5 th in a Fantasy Series – “Myra, The Alien Queen and Mick, the Denver Cab Driver” I sat at the best restaurant in Downtown Beirut. Lots of diplomats, business men and unidentifiable types strolled and spoke. I seemed to be an object of attention until General Nakshah stood... Submitted 217 days 19 hours ago.

How A Goblin Almost Got Me:It Got My PC & Said, “The Gobble-Uns'll Git You If You Don't Watch Out! - Fran Larson
I have been struggling with my little netbook computer for a few days now. It has a mind of it’s own. It erases whole articles or makes them disappear. It also changes my format, which requires a lot of editing (not a good thing, as I am computer challenged). Just yesterday, it made me... Submitted 248 days 4 hours ago.

(Myra 4) - Myra and Mick at the Tip of Tierra del Fuego, Readying to Meet General Nakshah in Beirut - Christofer French
She took me to Tierra del Fuego – the very southernmost point of South America. I told her I wanted cool moist air and utter privacy. She came through. I asked her to get real close to the waves. It was great. She took the craft down, opened up a special screen door and we breathed in the... Submitted 256 days ago.

(Myra 1) - Myra, The Alien Queen and the Cab Driver's Three Wishes - Christofer French
A Fantasy Series - Part I I’m a Cab Driver. It’s a job I’ve gotten used to. I have a resume and a past, but for 5 years I have picked up hurried executives bound for The Brown Palace, numerous parties headed for Vail and Aspen, and other passengers notable only because they... Submitted 297 days 21 hours ago.

The Curse of Princess Deondra: A Fairy Tale - - Jessie I Snyder
Many long years ago in a small kingdom far, far away there lived a young princess named Deondra, but she was not your ordinary princess. This princess kept a deep, dark secret. When Princess Deondra was born an evil curse was placed upon her by the meanest, evilest witch in the kingdom, causing... Submitted 305 days 19 hours ago.

Just Let Me Hold You - Fran Larson
"It's OK, honey. She just didn't recognize us. You know she would have waved if she had realized it was her parents, for Pete's sake." How could she not recognize us? She looked straight at us. Tom's voice always gave away his reaction to small irritations but this time he spoke in an... Submitted 2 years 220 days ago.

How to Effectively Use Dragons in Gardens and Home Décor - - The Old Gray Mare
Adding unique finishing touches to make your home decor "pop" can be as simple as adding several distinctive and eyecatching focal points. Have you ever considered a fantasy theme? Dragons come immediately to mind. These mythical creatures are available in limitless sizes and body shapes. Statues... Submitted 2 years 146 days ago.

How to Write a Massive Battle for your Epic Fantasy Novel - Will Kalif
If you are writing an epic fantasy novel you are no doubt thinking in big broad strokes. This is of course the point of fantasy that is epic. And one of the key components of this kind of novel is the big battle where forces of good and evil typically meet, often at the climax of the story. This... Submitted 3 years 104 days ago.

How to Write an Epic Fantasy Novel – A No Nonsense Guide to getting the job done - - Will Kalif
Here are some simple yet amazingly effective steps that will insure you start and finish your epic fantasy novel. You just need to understand what epic fantasy really is and why you want to write it. The key to writing a real epic fantasy novel lies in the word "epic". But this doesn’t just... Submitted 5 years 25 days ago.

Writing Fantasy - A Creative Approach to World Building - - Will Kalif
One of the most appealing things about fantasy is that it usually takes place in a fantastic and imaginative world. The mention of the Names Middle Earth, Midkemia, or Narnia brings up vivid images in a reader’s mind. But building a rich and vivid world takes a level of visual creativity that... Submitted 6 years 13 days ago.

Writing Epic Fantasy - Taking a Courageous Approach to the Genre - - Will Kalif
Epic fantasy is a genre about heroes taking on challenges of epic proportions and overcoming obstacles that are seemingly impossible to overcome yet the genre puts out (safe) multi-volume cookie cutter novels that follow a specific formula laid out by Tolkien and Campbell. Break this trend in... Submitted 6 years 13 days ago.

Dia - Looking For Critque Before Proceeding With Book Proposal - Dr. Carla Goddard
I am currently working on a Book Proposal for the second book in a trilogy. I am looking for critique's before continuing with the proposal. They have requested chapter's 1 - 3 only; thus, chapter one must be the selling point. Thank you for your input. Mwah (My Wishes Are Heartfelt) ... Submitted 1 year 299 days ago.

A Guide to Medieval Weapons for Fantasy Writers - Will Kalif
If you write fantasy or are thinking about writing fantasy you probably are going to have medieval weapons in your created world. Today's reader of fantasy is very savvy when it comes to weapons and armor and you want your writing to be accurate and to make sense when it comes to weapons. They... Submitted 3 years 243 days ago.

Tips to Writing a Fantasy Novel that’s different and unique - - Will Kalif
Fantasy novels can be worlds filled with amazing and wonderful journeys and adventures but does the world really need another novel with all the typical things like fire breathing dragons, magical all-powerful swords, and the story of a farm boy turned hero? Don't fall into the trap of writing a... Submitted 4 years 14 days ago.

Fantasy Writing - Six Cliches to Avoid - William Meikle
Fantasy fiction is doing good business at the moment, but there are certain situations that have been overplayed. So much so, that they have become genre clichés, and everybody knows what to expect next. If you're a writer in the fantasy genre, here are 6 clichés you should try to avoid in your... Submitted 4 years 194 days ago.

Approaching J.R.R. Tolkien's Books - Adam Smith
One of the most common questions I encounter from readers approaching J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings is “Where do I start?" The list of books “written by" J.R.R. Tolkien can be overwhelming and confusing. Most readers are familiar with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit , but locate the... Submitted 5 years 23 days ago.

Tip For Writing Your Fantasy Novel: Do Your Research - David Silva
You're going to write a fantasy novel. You've come up with some characters, you've come up with some spells, you've even outlined your basic plot. Now what? How about research? The most important element of a fantasy novel is originality. Therefore the cardinal sin is not knowing what's already... Submitted 5 years 34 days ago.

How to Write a Great Combat Scene – Advice for Fantasy Writers - - Will Kalif
A great combat scene is a memorable event in your reader’s life. It is a microcosm of the struggle that is contained in the book itself. And good combat scenes are often dog-eared by readers and returned to over and over again. You can give your reader a great combat experience if you follow a... Submitted 5 years 186 days ago.

Nothing Is More Powerful Than the Wizard. - Larry Fox
You invited the wizard over to indulge your every whim. He appeared at your door seemingly through a vial of fog, you think but can't remember calling for him or even hearing the door bell ring. but here he was standing at the foot of your bed, this seemingly ordinary looking man beard, big... Submitted 3 years 23 days ago.

Quiet The Lips Of An Angel, No, A Fantasy Art Woman Speaks Out For Fairies and Mermaids Unknown - Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
"The Mermaid Baby" 18x24 oil on canvas Summary: Whimsical angels, legends of mermaids, fantasy fairies and dragons live. A fantasy art woman's retort to non believers of magic. It is nonsense to not believe in magic! To quiet the lips of an angel is utterly pathetic. It is lonely without... Submitted 5 years 125 days ago.

Flower Fairies Garden Ornaments and Art Work in a Butterfly Garden, A Fantasy Fairies Call - Kathy Ostman-Magnusen
Art work in butterfly garden. What a lovely day. Flower fairies garden ornaments line my sidewalk. I try to capture this moment notice it is grand put it inside my pocket butterfly in a garden. It is the moon that settles brightly bringing me my moods just outside this window. I think of my... Submitted 5 years 125 days ago.