Do you have a hero? In my childhood, my dad was my hero. He still is. He’s my hero because he’s always worked hard, because he uses his mind to overcome obstacles, because he’s loyal, and because he’s a dreamer who puts real foundations under his dreams and makes them happen. There are more reasons … More Who’s your hero?
This past weekend, I took our Lost Heroes traveling. Some dear friends own a bookstore in Hampton, GA and graciously let me set up a book signing in their corner booth! The shop was packed and those who had pre-ordered the book told me they were enjoying their journey through our worlds. Here are a … More Our Heroes go Traveling
It’s the official release day for Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life! Let’s Celebrate! But wait … how do lost heroes celebrate? Do they pick up their swords and swing back into battle? Do they celebrate the moments of joy in their lives? I think it depends on the lost hero. I have a … More Release Day Celebration Time!
By Ellen Jacobson | thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com I’ve done some adventurous things in my life, but entering a writing contest probably ranks right up there in terms of the fear factor. Okay, probably not as frightening as being trapped in a dark room with giant zombie spiders, but still pretty scary. Imagine submitting the very first short … More 4 Tips for Entering Writing Contests from a Newbie
Our IWSG anthology, Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life, includes 12 tales of heroes lost or fallen, struggling or bewildered, living in fantasy worlds or in our own. Some of them agreed to have a mini-interview on this blog. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today, my guest is Raynor, the protagonist of Sarah Foster’s story The Last Dragon. … More Mini-Interview: Raynor
Our IWSG anthology, Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life, includes 12 tales of heroes lost or fallen, struggling or bewildered, living in fantasy worlds or in our own. Some of them agreed to have a mini-interview on this blog. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is the interview with Sylvia, the protagonist of Yvonne Ventresca’s story The Art … More Mini-Interview: Sylvia
Our IWSG anthology, Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life, includes 12 tales of heroes lost or fallen, struggling or bewildered, living in fantasy worlds or in our own. Some of them agreed to have a mini-interview on this blog. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please meet Altenay, the protagonist of Olga Godim’s story Captain Bulat. Tell me about … More Mini-Interview: Altenay
What is it about fantasy that draws us into its surrealistic grasp? Several of my fellow anthology authors have written about fantasy in particular and I ask you to forgive me if I echo their thoughts. But you see, fantasy isn’t escapism or “a way out”; fantasy is a way to figure things out. If … More Finding Hope in Fantasy
Our IWSG anthology, Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life, includes 12 tales of heroes lost or fallen, struggling or bewildered, living in fantasy worlds or in our own. Some of them agreed to have a mini-interview on this blog. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please welcome Caestu from Ellen Jacobson’s story The Silvering. Tell me about yourself—name, profession, … More Mini-Interview: Caestu
By Ellen Jacobson | http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com One of the things I love about reading fantasy stories is the imaginary places in which they’re set. I’m always amazed by the creativity of fantasy authors. They create rich worlds full of exotic creatures, mysterious objects, fascinating people and laws of nature that could never exist here on Earth. … More Imaginary Languages & Character Names in Fantasy Stories
Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life 