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  1. Arthur Steele

    My name is Steele, Arthur Steele.

    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...
  2. P.A. Trujillo

    Aquatic creatures

    I'm looking for some unique, original creatures from cultures and mythologies around the world to use in my canon of stories. And some of the most creative kinds of creatures, I think, are of the aquatic variety. Of course, my mind immediately turns to mermen (and, by extension, the similar...
  3. P.A. Trujillo

    Escaping the "Tolkien Trap"

    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...
  4. P.A. Trujillo

    Fantasy worlds (that aren't European)

    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...
  5. P.A. Trujillo

    Felicitations

    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...
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