Oh wow, what a fun thread! Thanks to everyone for your comments. I created a couple of wacky creatures for my WIP, a GIANT polka-dotted creature...
My husband and I only read one of the prequels to the Sword of Truth series, The First Confessor, which Goodkind published himself. Shudder....
I second the comment to always, always be nice. It's possible to be nice even when giving "point blank" criticism, which is, after all, meant to...
Snakes are hard to beat for being creepy, but scorpions are pretty nasty, too - and some are deadly.
Ugh! Been there, done that. Ugh! I tried every approach under the sun. I said things as nicely as I could with only a few "point blank" lines. I...
I'm after laughter, tears, angst, hope, fears, and a bit of anger perhaps. I'd like to leave my readers with the feeling that there is indeed a...
This is too cool - follow this link and click on the 2nd image down for a Video Demonstration of the DSA Two-Handed Gothic's Sword Strength, Sword...
LOVE the imagery in this poem. Well done!
Hi, Just a quick question. Is there a term for the sharpened edge of a sword blade--single or double-edged--other than: the edge, long edge or...
Actually, I'd be cautious about naming characters after people in THE Book if you're going to have them doing questionable things. I wouldn't...
Love this idea! Essential oils are increasing in popularity right now. Perhaps the essence of the plant, captured in the essential oil could be...
TheokinsJ, I love your idea! I've got an "old Earth drinking song" called, "The Mummer's Song," in my 1st novel which somewhat parallels the...
Just a quick comment. Several movies have gone waaaaaay out of their way not to offend certain religious groups, no doubt because they desire to...
Sheilawisz, Sounds like fun. :biggrin:
druidofwinter, Your "The Lamp" idea is way cool! Your world sounds intriguing. Tx for sharing it.
Sheilawisz, Perhaps you should visit a costume shop before heading out to Aylar country to purchase a tail. lol
Anders, Thanks for the awesome reply. Clever pun - heh heh. In the good-old-days swords were brut, bloody slashers and stabbers, not magical...
Everyone's worlds sound intriguing. What a creative bunch! This is inspiring me to do more "world creation." I think I was a bit sparse in my...
Drako Okno and Nod I'm just about to write about the planet Drako Okno and the planet of Nod. I wouldn't want to go anywhere near Drako Okno...
teacup, lol That does sound awful. I think I'd move to the country next door, too.
