“Why do I need to know everything about my character?” my client asked. “You don’t need to know everything. Just the important bits!” I said. Let me explain… The other day I was in...
Hankering for adventure, romance, or thrills? Or help as a writer? Then check out our books on sale at Smashwords for their end of year sale. At one minute past midnight Pacific time on December...
How Fierce is Your Intent? When you want something badly enough, you can have it, provided you are willing to do what it takes. What does it take? It takes time and focus, desire and a dream.
Author Interviews / Indie Author Series
by Beth Barany · Published December 19, 2011 · Last modified December 20, 2011
Welcome to the Fantasy Indie Author Interview series, where I feature interviews with independent author-publishers in the fantasy/speculative fiction realm. This week I interview the lovely and magical Fantasy author & illustrator, Vonnie Winslow Crist. Enjoy!
Creativity Tools and Tips / inspiration / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published September 3, 2011 · Last modified September 4, 2011
By the time you ready this I will be in a country far far away… No, not really, at least not one you and I can see with our eyes. I’ll be in story...
Kick ass heroine. Wild child. Trained assassin for a purpose. I choose this week’s video because it intrigues me and because I want to see how this powerful girl-woman is portrayed. I’m glad we’re...
I just love Xena’s joy, glee and grit. I love her toughness, and also her sad heart. Love Gabrielle and the jester too. Little know fact: the jester in Xena inspired my character, Jaxter,...
by Beth Barany · Published February 16, 2011 · Last modified February 17, 2011
Welcome to the Wednesday series on Fans of Fantasy and Science Fiction. I’ll just come right out and say it! {I’m getting used to saying it!} I’m releasing my YA fantasy at the end...
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