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Andrew Wood — Magic: the Lifeblood of Fantasy

Posted on June 15, 2016 by vrak123

Welcome back Andrew Wood, one of our regular contributors, with his own spin on magic and why it fascinates us as readers. Magic, in essence, is a word used by authors to describe whatever powers govern the world they’ve created. … Continue reading →

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Andrew Wood — War: Poor Man’s Duty, Rich Man’s Game

Posted on May 21, 2016 by vrak123

War is often an integral part of a fantasy novel, whether it be a conflict between neighboring nations, an invasion by demonic hordes, or even within a single man’s heart. It is a simple thing to write about men throwing … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Method

Posted on March 9, 2016 by vrak123

Building a world is one of the hardest things a Fantasy author has to do. It is often a daunting task to craft an entire world from nothing, to create the geography, the rules that govern it, the beasts and … Continue reading →

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Dragon Pros Vs. Cons, by Andrew Wood

Posted on January 11, 2016 by vrak123

Today, I’d like to explore the two most common types of dragon seen in fantasy fiction, and take a look at the benefits, or problems, they can cause in a story. In all of fantasy, whether it be High, Low … Continue reading →

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