Tag Archives: fantasy

Magic Systems 101: Pt. 2 Hard Magic vs Soft Magic

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Jodi

This post is a continuation of a presentation originally given at the Eagle Mountain Writer’s Conference held on Sept 9th, 2017. Don’t miss the other parts of this series: Pt 1 – Why Write Good Magic? Pt 3 – Sanderson’s … Continue reading →

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Magic Systems 101: Pt. 1 Why Write Good Magic

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Jodi

This presentation was originally given at the Eagle Mountain Writer’s Conference held on Sept 9th, 2017. This is the first part of a five part series.  Here are handy links to the rest of the series: Pt 2 – Hard … Continue reading →

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Interview with Scott E. Tarbet

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Jodi

Welcome Scott E. Tarbet to My Literary Quest! I’m glad to have you here and looking forward to hearing the wit and wisdom you have to share with my readers.  I got to know Scott through the editorial process of … Continue reading →

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My Writing Process Blog Tour

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Jodi

My fellow fantasy blogging friend Christina Hawthorn asked me to join the writing process blog tour and I’d like to thank her for this terrific opportunity. Blog tours are such a treat and I love meeting new bloggers and readers.  Christina … Continue reading →

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Elevator Pitching to Relatives

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jodi

Not many people outside of the internet know that writing is what I do to stay sane.  This weekend a close member of my family asked what the book I’m writing is all about. My reply went something like this: … Continue reading →

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Discussion: Real vs. Imaginary Settings

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jodi

After creating characters and piecing together a great story, the next important step is creating a believable setting.  Since I usually work in fantasy, I’ve never had to face the problem of using a real setting versus a created one.  … Continue reading →

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Interview with A. F. Stewart

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jodi

For this week’s Feature Friday I am happy to introduce fantasy author A. F. Stewart.  For great book reviews and writer resources check out her blog. Her other blog, In the Spotlight, promotes the best of today’s entertainment, including books, … Continue reading →

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Sword Anatomy 101

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Jodi

If you write fantasy epics, Arthurian tales, pirate stories, or Medieval historical fiction – chances are that somewhere in the story a sword will come into play.  Being familiar with the vocabulary is the first step to writing sword fight … Continue reading →

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The Uncanny Valley

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Jodi

It’s a reaction we all have experienced when a doll, clown, robot, or animated person triggers a reaction of repulsion and disgust for no other reason then being not quite right.  Something in our brain screams that there is something … Continue reading →

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Medieval Castle Anatomy 101

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Jodi

For those of you writing epic or swords and sorcery fantasy, or anything set in Medieval times, this post is for you.  Chances are that somewhere in your story there will be a castle and you will need to be … Continue reading →

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