SeverinR
Vala
MY MC is young, but I don't want it to be young adult fantasy.
My new project will tell the story of an orphan elf that is adopted by a mage.
I want it to be the beginning of a series of books.
Also part of it will explain my magic system as the MC learns magic and adapts to being the only elf in a rich human household.
Deal with racism (elf versus Dwarf, small part human vs elf), deals with religion (elf),
Is the difference between YA and adult fantasy only on the violence? I plan to have several deaths in the book, to show how violent the world is, including the death of her parents. I don't plan on it being a "Hallmark" story or after school special based in fantasy.
What should I avoid or be sure to provide to ensure my story doesn't fall clearly into young adult?
Will have: violence,including death, nudity (probably no sex), probably will have some foul language.
Working title: "Mage apprentice and Koruthan's deadly tombs"
My new project will tell the story of an orphan elf that is adopted by a mage.
I want it to be the beginning of a series of books.
Also part of it will explain my magic system as the MC learns magic and adapts to being the only elf in a rich human household.
Deal with racism (elf versus Dwarf, small part human vs elf), deals with religion (elf),
Is the difference between YA and adult fantasy only on the violence? I plan to have several deaths in the book, to show how violent the world is, including the death of her parents. I don't plan on it being a "Hallmark" story or after school special based in fantasy.
What should I avoid or be sure to provide to ensure my story doesn't fall clearly into young adult?
Will have: violence,including death, nudity (probably no sex), probably will have some foul language.
Working title: "Mage apprentice and Koruthan's deadly tombs"