As is obvious, a great deal of modern fantasy takes heavy inspiration from mythologies and stories from around the world. Nearly all of us know the big ones like Norse, Celtic, Greek, and Egyptian mythologies. These hardly scratch the surface though. There are so many different faiths, stories...
Hello, my name is Steele, Arthur Steele.
Actually my name is Frank and I play the character of Arthur Steele in a web series I wrote called "The Steele Dossiers". Its about a film noir detective that investigates the supernatural and science fiction. Each short film in the series is based on...
I love J.R.R. Tolkien. He is an incredible writer and an extremely creative world-builder. It was his writing that inspired me to turn my creative energies to fantasy writing.
That said...
Do you find yourself defaulting back on Tolkien's pre-established tropes and race archetypes? I know I...
What is the one continent/nation/culture that doesn't get enough representation in fantasy fiction, in your opinion?
Many authors go straight for a vaguely European flavor (and not without reason, mind you), but there are plenty of other cultures from around the world that could spice up the...
Allow me to introduce myself. I am an up-and-coming fantasy author looking to share my short stories with a community that appreciates high fantasy fiction. It is my ultimate goal to self-publish a fantasy novel, but without a following it would be pointless to publish. I hope to gain some input...
AD 861, Imbolc (early February). In Cardhu, on the west coast of Scotland.
“He might change his mind,” said Donnell. It pained him to see his closest friend so downcast – though he could understand the reason. With their fifteenth summer approaching, it was time for both lads to take up their...