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So I've been writing a serial that I thought was really unique, only to find out that magipunk & gaslamp fantasy come closest to what I've created. I was actually very happy to learn this. I'm having a great deal of fun writing it, and I was hoping to find others here who write in a similar...

Not only does that sound like my kind of book, but I LOVE that cover! I can see why someone asked about the font, too. Those are beautiful letters! I'll be getting a copy when I get paid next week! So glad you decided to promote it here!

When creating a fictional culture, what do you think the most important aspect is?

What sort/type of sword would a woman who is 5' 3", with well-developed arms and about 130 pounds be realistically able to wield with some training?

You aren't alone in this - I work the same way.

I write mainly narrative, being a novelist. But in terms of my worldbuilding, I have written a few pieces that are intended to sound like they're excerpts from an atlas or encyclopedia. They were fun, but I prefer narrative. I get swept up in it and find it flows more naturally.

Writing!

Here's the email address of the editor, (Lara), I used a few times. She's easy to work with, reasonable, well-educated and experienced. (And yes, I have her permission to throw her email out there) [email protected] Good luck!

I agree completely! I figured that if I enjoyed reading a certain genre, I might enjoy the writing of it. Lately that's an odd mix. I have a female domestic terrorist hunting/FLY Team suspense novella series in the works. (I've never read anything quite like it, but I'm told it's out there)...

This is an interesting thought experiment. I think you may have inadvertently helped me with a mythological question in my sci-fi in progress. Thanks!

I actually collect characters. I have reams and reams of character names, and if I've only got a few minutes (in the midst of cooking dinner lets say) or when a story isn't coming together for me, I'll flesh them out. I have interview questions that I keep a master file of, which has been...

Elemental Creature Resources I'm not the OP but I found the two resources you mentioned to be extremely useful, so thanks!

I remember watching a documentary a few years ago, all about a writer's trip to the Middle East and England in search of a poison used in his time of choice for a novel. Some of the expressions on merchants faces when he asked about a tasteless poison...lol. Never forgot that. There was also the...

Wow, what an incredible re-discovery! My hands would be shaking too! I'd say the Universe is definitely sending you a sign to pick that piece back up and finish it!

Awesome find, glad I stumbled across it, thanks for sharing!