@daeus-lamb
Active 5 months, 3 weeks ago-
Kylie Wingfeather replied to the topic Forum and Guild Improvements in the forum Announcements 5 years, 4 months ago
One question, what are guilds and guildmasters? I have not heard of them.
-
K.M. Small replied to the topic New book blurb – thoughts? in the forum Fantasy Writers 5 years, 5 months ago
I like both but agree that the second one is vague. So what if you combined them?
For instance, what if you took the beginning part of the second one from “You may hate me…” to “I am a hero. They say.” Then put the first blurb starting with the second paragraph (“Exton hunts for redemption”). I say that because the second blurb…[Read more]
-
imwritehere1920 replied to the topic New book blurb – thoughts? in the forum Fantasy Writers 5 years, 5 months ago
Hi! I think both blurbs are intriguing. However, as a casual observer (please note, I’m not an expert on epic fantasy), I really like the first blurb the best. The structure is similar to what I might see if I was browsing books at a bookstore or on Amazon; BUT it has a great hook, the plot grabs my attention because it sound un…[Read more]
-
Erynne replied to the topic New book blurb – thoughts? in the forum Fantasy Writers 5 years, 5 months ago
I really like both!! I do agree with pretty much everyone else that the second one is too vague. Perhaps if you took a few details from the first one and added it to the second? I love how the second one really makes you think. I myself would be more likely to read the book with the second blurb. (Not that the first one is bad, I just…[Read more]
-
Ella replied to the topic New book blurb – thoughts? in the forum Fantasy Writers 5 years, 5 months ago
Those are both amazing!!!! (I do read epic fantasy, as well as write it 😉) I agree with @arindown and @claire-h that the second one is slightly vague. If you somehow combined them to introduce Exton and his friends/fellow travelers, it would probably be more clear for the reader.
I personally liked the first half the be…[Read more]
-
Arindown replied to the topic New book blurb – thoughts? in the forum Fantasy Writers 5 years, 5 months ago
I have to say that the new one is more intriguing, but I find the first-person voice a little unclear at points. Especially the last paragraph.
This part (above) is by far my favorite piece. It gives me internal conflict, and the irony of it.
The first blurb was more clear on what the actual story is about: who the characters are,…[Read more]
-
claire replied to the topic New book blurb – thoughts? in the forum Fantasy Writers 5 years, 5 months ago
First off, both of those blurbs are very cool. 🙂 But personally, I had trouble understanding the rewritten one. It was more vague and mysterious, but I don’t know if it was a good kind of mysterious… As a piece of writing, it was really good. But as a blurb, maybe it is too vague. I thought the first one did a better job of giving…[Read more]
-
EpicAddie2 replied to the topic Book Recommendations?? in the forum Themes 5 years, 5 months ago
@sparrowhawke I’ve actually read Wednesday Wars before! I didn’t really like it, I think because I don’t usually read that genre. I should try his other books though!
@zee I really love Madeline L’Engle! I usually don’t like sci-fi but her books are always really good! I haven’t heard of the other books you mentioned, so I’ll add those to my r…[Read more]
-
sparrowhawke replied to the topic Book Recommendations?? in the forum Themes 5 years, 5 months ago
<p style=”text-align: left;”>@daeus-lamb</p>
I thought AtCS was good, definitely better than I expected. It has a theme of dealing with personal darkness but needing the help of others to overcome it. And lots of owls, which is always a plus in my book.I haven’t read The Scorpio Races yet but it’s one of the million books on my TBR.
-
R.M. Archer replied to the topic Book Recommendations?? in the forum Themes 5 years, 5 months ago
- The Lord of the Rings, if you haven’t read those yet
- The Midnight Thief duology by Livi Blackburne
- Nadine Brandes’ A Time to Die (the whole series, I’m assuming, but I’ve only read the first one)
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is another classic with a strong theme
- I personally found the theme in The Picture of Dorian Grey…
-
Sarahfi started the topic Convention Tips? in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 5 years, 7 months ago
I’m attending World Fantasy Convention online for the first time. Do you guys have any advice?
-
R.M. Archer replied to the topic Sci-Fi Theme Idea in the forum Sci-fi Writers 5 years, 7 months ago
@daeus-lamb Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check it out!
-
Dakota replied to the topic Word War XIII Winners! in the forum Word Wars 5 years, 7 months ago
@daeus-lamb Ummm . . . I’m not sure how to say this, but I didn’t enter a word count for the last Word War. I’m not sure how this happened, but I think I was declared a winner unmerited.
-
Kayla Skywriter replied to the topic I’m not ready to write this in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 years, 7 months ago
Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I’ll probable try that.
Thank you, I do struggle with plot especially in larger works. I’ll use that.
That view does help, I’ll keep that in mind. But… What’s a Panster?
Yeah, I’m more like a kid ready to order off the adult menu than a five-year…[Read more]
-
Zee replied to the topic Shouting into the Void in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 5 years, 8 months ago
Yes, thanks for sharing, @daeus-lamb. Every little bit helps. What’s the name of your novel? Is it still available?
-
Sarahfi replied to the topic Shouting into the Void in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 5 years, 8 months ago
@zee I feel similar. I’m not published, but marketing feels so nebulous and impossible- shouting into the void. Exactly.
@daeus-lamb Thanks for the resources!
-
Eitan replied to the topic Ways to glorify God in worldbuilding in the forum Research and Worldbuilding 5 years, 9 months ago
@daeus-lamb Uh 😅 Yeah, I usually keep up with him.
-
Eitan replied to the topic Ways to glorify God in worldbuilding in the forum Research and Worldbuilding 5 years, 9 months ago
@daeus-lamb Uhh… I don’t think I understood you. I guess it’s my English. Can you ask again, please?…
-
Ella replied to the topic Watch this – crazy maps and worlds in the forum Fantasy Writers 5 years, 9 months ago
That’s really cool! It was so soothing watching him draw…
-
Mel replied to the topic Editing a Post in the forum Guidelines & FAQ 5 years, 9 months ago
I talked with the people I am working with, and they said it was fine just to post it separately.
Thank you!
MELODY
- Load More
