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The Craftsman’s Workshop: Slow Productivity and Better Stories

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The Consolation of Fantasy

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Introducing: In a Certain Kingdom (Teaser)

February 28, 2020

I’m happy and excited to premier the teaser for my forthcoming podcast, “In a Certain Kingdom.” In that podcast, I will retell…

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February 2020: Updates from the Author Life

February 14, 2020

It’s been quite some time since I’ve updated my readers about life and work. Time to redress that. It’s been an incredibly…

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The Sun Eater cycle – Best Epic SciFi Series of this Decade

January 13, 2020

You’ve heard me rant about bad storytelling before (like here, for instance). And I will admit I have been a bit worried…

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Six Best Fantasy/Sci-fi Books of 2019

January 1, 2020

Recently, one of my friends asked me to recommend some new books that were not merely good, but great. I had to…

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Should We Emulate the Masters or Subvert Them?

December 31, 2019
My review of The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, and a new epic sci-fi series, The Sun Eater by Christopher Ruocchio….
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Miles Cameron

Five Favorite Fantasy Novels with Best-selling Author Miles Cameron

December 20, 2019

Last night, I invited best-selling fantasy and historical fiction author Christian Cameron (Miles Cameron to his epic fantasy fans) back to my…

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