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Fairies, Folklore and Fantasy
My post explores how fairies feature in folklore in history and cultures across the world. Perfect source material for fantasy writers.
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Folklore Magic for Fantasy Authors
A catalogue of sources of folklore where magic plays a vital role - to inspire and inform fantasy authors looking for ideas and answers.
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Self-publishing statistics for 2024
Self-publishing statistics show why it might pay you to become an #indieauthor.
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The A to Z of British (and Irish) Mythological Creatures
The United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles. In comparison to many nations, it’s not that big! Yet, size isn’t everything when it comes to our mythological creatures. Their stories are everywhere and in large numbers. I believe it may be down to the length of our history as a nation, plenty of time to forge lots of legends! I discovered this wealth after researching the topic in preparation for my next novel. The Inside Story of the British Bureau for the Arcane is about a bra
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Literary agents for speculative writers
To save time trawling literary agencies to find agents willing to represent speculative fiction writers. Good luck!
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21 Independent Digital Publishers
The traditional publishing route can take 2 years to get your book on shelves. Here are 21 digital firms offering something different!
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Under the Covers: Ken Dawson from Creative Covers
My Under the Covers post interviews illustrator Ken Dawson from Creative Covers. We chat about book cover design, publishing and impact.
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Review: Manifest Delusions trilogy by Michael R Fletcher
My review of Michael R Fletcher's Manifest Delusions trilogy. Grimdark fantasy at its darkest. Written by its Dark Lord.
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Self-publishing - the statistics
#Selfpublishing is an increasing option for writers. 264% in 5 years! So what are the statistics for #indieauthors? Here's some data to help
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