Is there any place for info dumps in fantasy fiction? Ah, here I am treading on the toes of another writing pseudo-rule. I should mention that ninety-nine percent of the time, avoiding info dumps is a recommendation I follow. I believe spouting reams of information at the reader in direct address takes them out ofContinue reading “When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go!“
Category Archives: Olandra & Junziel
Kremat Peppers with your Radnoush, sir? Praise Eskar!
The significance of food and faith in fantasy literature What’s the difference between sparkling wine and Champagne? About two feet if you own a winery right outside the boundary of France’s Champagne region. That’s because the drink enjoys protected geographic status. Origins of the beverage are subject to claims and counter-claims that it was actuallyContinue reading “Kremat Peppers with your Radnoush, sir? Praise Eskar!“
Genesis of a Fantasy World
In the beginning there were words… Hmm, think I’ve read something like that before. When I commenced building Arisendia, I focused on two small adjoining continents separated by twin estuaries acting as a natural canal between eastern and western oceans. These estuaries meet at the impressive Olandran city of Falinor. Assuming a short boat rideContinue reading “Genesis of a Fantasy World”
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