From the archives: In August 2014, I was interviewed by Michelle Murrain on my views on world building in fantasy for the monthly Broad Universe podcasts. We discussed the philosophy of world building for fantasy,...
I’ve had several occasions now where I’m talking to an author, and they mention how frustrating it is that this publisher has the rights to their book and, for one reason or another, the publisher refused to give the rights back when the author asked for it. I promptly ask the first question that comes to my mind: “So, do you think you’ll exercise your termination right when the time comes?”
In my weekly live #askaWritingCoach chat this week, I interviewed fantasy novelist and wonderful lyrical writer, Alma Alexander. She answered questions about writing fantasy and doing world building. She gave away of her latest...
I work with an engineer on the show – someone devoted to reality as much as he’s devoted to fantasy. Interestingly my son is a Geo-Physicist and is equally passionate about fantasy and science fiction. Which should be a lesson to writers: even brilliant people read to be transported to far away lands. Remember that you are writing for brilliant readers, some even more brilliant than you.
What inspired me to write the Isles of Olympus series? Originally I thought I would only create one book out of this tale, but it grew to be so much more, and so a trilogy was made. I had toiled with this story idea for about three years before actually sitting down and committing myself to writing it, I wanted something that my children would read, and something that I would enjoy as well as I was finding it hard to find books to capture my interests.
In August 2014, I was interviewed by progressive science fiction author, Maxwell Pearl, on my views on world building in fantasy for the monthly Broad Universe podcasts. We discussed the philosophy of world-building for...
Creativity Tools and Tips / Research and Development / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published July 3, 2013
Please welcome Ryk E. Spoor who is today’s guest columnist. Ryk discusses the key to writing fantasy. Enjoy! *** I’ve been writing fantasy – in one form or another – for over thirty years, though...
I recently met Mike at BayCon, where I presented on 3 panels. He was happy to share his experience at this busy and fun science fiction/fantasy fan conference that happens every year over Memorial...
Welcome to our regular column from author and guest columnist, Bobbye Terry. In this column, she shares about how to help your reader suspend disbelief and make the reader feel like she is really there.
Welcome to the weekly Indie Fantasy Author Spotlight. Today we feature American Gothic author, Vanessa Cavendish, author of the work-in-progress, Earthworm Soup. Vanessa, thanks for agreeing to be a featured Author for my Fantasy...
Welcome to the weekly Indie Fantasy Author Spotlight. Today we feature Nancy Jane Moore, author of Flashes of Illumination. Thanks for stopping by, Nany! I enjoyed your interview! ^*^ Beth: What got you into...
The character we love to hate. I write fantasy and paranormal, so yeah, the villain, is kind of important. I did some fancy footwork to not have a huge villain in the first book...
Author Interviews / Indie Author Series
by Beth Barany · Published August 22, 2011 · Last modified August 21, 2011
Welcome to my weekly series of interviews with independently published fantasy authors. This week I interviewed Matt Posner about America’s greatest magic school. Enjoy! ^*^ 1. What got you into writing this book in the...
Author Interviews / Fantasy and Paranormal / Indie Author Series
by Beth Barany · Published August 15, 2011 · Last modified August 18, 2011
Welcome to my weekly series of interviews with independently published fantasy authors. This week I interviewed James C. Wallace II who shares with us his lifelong love affair with Oz. ^*^ 1. What got you...
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