SarahM.
Acolyte
Thank you! This is exactly why I started my blog. There are so many other fascinating mythical races in the world that need to have some light shed upon them! I just did an article on vampires and came up with 15 so far that I'd never, ever heard of and one even sneaked its way into this year's Nanowrimo idea.
I think the problem is that Westerners (British and Americans) are so influenced by Tolkien and those that tried to emulate him that many writers (even "seasoned" ones) fall back on the old, familiar stories. While, yes, they are fascinating and ground breaking, a writer should challenge themselves every once and a while and try to work outside of their comfort zones.
I think the problem is that Westerners (British and Americans) are so influenced by Tolkien and those that tried to emulate him that many writers (even "seasoned" ones) fall back on the old, familiar stories. While, yes, they are fascinating and ground breaking, a writer should challenge themselves every once and a while and try to work outside of their comfort zones.