As writers we draw on inspiration from the world around us—and beyond. So I wanted to share with you a place that’s long held my fascination.
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Writers, After Dark #86: Jennifer Roberson Riding the roller coaster that is reading and writing Fantasy
Acclaimed fantasy author Jennifer Roberson stops by to talk about Sinners and Saints, the latest in her new “Blood and Bone” series.
Writers, After Dark #85: David Weber & Chris Kennedy Lessons on the craft of storytelling, mostly, with some history added in
Science fiction authors David Weber and Chris Kennedy stop by to talk about Into the Light, the sequel to the best-selling Out of the Dark.
Writers, After Dark #84: Nina Munteanu On ecological scifi becoming a deep well to explore
Science fiction author and writing instructor (and limnologist!) Nina Munteanu stops by to talk about her newest novel, A Diary in the Age of Water
Writing From a Small Island
Denman Island is the place I call home. It’s where I write and without it, my books would be mere shadows of themselves.
Writers, After Dark #83: Karen Osborne Tackling one look at indentured servitude, space exploration and colonization
Science fiction author Karen Osborne stops by to talk about “Architects of Memory” and “Engines of Oblivion”, the novels in her duology “The Memory War”.
Writers, After Dark #82: Kacen Callender Having characters facing consequences, but without true growth
Fantasy and middle grade author Kacen Callender stops by to talk about their Caribbean fantasy duology, “Islands of Blood and Storm”
Writers, After Dark #81: M. A. Carrick A good caper story needs a carefully planned series of setups
Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms (collaborating as M. A. Carrick) stop by to talk about The Mask of Mirrors, the first in the new political intrigue caper fantasy trilogy, “Rook & Rose”.
Turning from Horror to Humor During A Pandemic
I came to realize that I embraced horror because it allows me to control the terror, the fear, the horrors. When a reader finished the story, closed the book, they were safe, and all about them was again normal.
Writers, After Dark #80: Gerald Brandt Traversing alternate worlds using string theory as the doorway
Science fiction author Gerald Brandt stops by to talk about Threader Origins, the first in a new series that explores travel across alternate worlds using quantum physics.
