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Read More Sharing in the Time of the PlagueOriginally posted on POCGamer:
Magic. It’s a core component of fantasy, but is often unevenly distributed and developed. On the outset, this seems sensical, until you dig into it a bit. At that point, other disparities and issues come into sharp relief. So this is a short post on decolonizing magic. “Decolonizing? How can magic…
Originally posted on FELIX THE FOX MYSTERIES:
I’ve recently been invited to talk to a few writing groups, about the experience of transitioning from a reader, to a budding writer, to a published author. This column comes as a result of thinking about that journey, from the advice I gave and the questions I answered,…
Originally posted on Marcus Vance:
Photo by Wendy van Zyl on Pexels.com An Analysis of Dialogue Tag Use by Marcus Vance Some writers will tell you that “said” is all you need—that your dialogue itself should answer any questions as to how the character speaks, and their tone. Other writers will tell you to revel in…
Originally posted on POCGamer:
It is safe to say, without much doubt, that the 4th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons (4e D&D) is the most contentious edition of the game ever to issued by either TSR or Wizards of the Coast (WotC). It was also the shortest-lived edition since the game made the leap from…
Originally posted on Aradia Publishing:
I’m so pleased to announce that direct ordering for print titles from Aradia Publishing is now available on our website! Right now we’re offering a 10% retail pre-order discount on trade paperbacks of Gunsmoke & Dragonfire, which will run until release date, March 31. Pre-order discounts will also be available…
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Merlin the wizard (c. 1400). Image: Vintage News Everyone knows the story of Merlin, the wizard genius behind Arthur’s reign. As the Vintage News reports, a chance discovery by historians at the University of Bristol added a new angle to the old tale: dragons. The historians found a set…
