Tag Archives: Fantasy

Bookshelf: Relic

Posted on September 24, 2016 by David

I love alt-Westerns. David J. West’s COLD SLITHER is an example, a collection of pulp fiction in the vein of Manly Wade Wellman, featuring real-life mountain man and gunfighter Orrin Porter Rockwell. Another favorite is Aaron Michael Ritchey’s Juniper Wars … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: Duskfall

Posted on June 26, 2016 by David

Winter’s wedding to the mysterious refugee Knot is hard enough for the fact that she’s marrying a human, rather than a fellow elf. When the ceremony is interrupted by the irruption of a gang of thugs, Winter’s marriage and her … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf: Five Out of the Dark

Posted on February 20, 2015 by David

The high concept pitch for these books is as easy as it is exciting: Five is Harry Potter meets Twilight, set against the mythos of the Dresden Files. Paige is a preacher’s daughter who accidentally discovers her own magical powers … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookshelf | Tagged Dresden Files, Fantasy, Harry Potter, Holli Anderson, J.K. Rowling, Jim Butcher, Stephanie Meyer, Twilight, Young Adult | 1 Comment

Bookshelf: Valcoria

Posted on October 23, 2014 by David

It’s hard losing your father, even if he dies in an act of great heroism, but Sittrell Trauel has no time to mourn. The city of Amigus, entrusted to his care, falls to treachery and is taken by the aggressive … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Tips

Posted on August 22, 2014 by David

See it on YouTube — come find me at SLComicCon to discuss.

Posted in Conventions | Tagged Adam Salazar, Fantasy, How to Write, J.R.R. Tolkien, Narnia, Science Fiction, SLC Comic Con, Star Wars, Superman, The Hunger Games, Weber State University | Leave a comment

Exacting Essence

Posted on June 12, 2014 by David

My friend James Wymore has a new book out. It’s called Exacting Essence, and it’s a YA adventure-horror tale in which James tackles the most evil force the universe has ever known. That’s right: clowns. To celebrate Exacting Essence, James, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Clowns, Exacting Essence, Fantasy, Horror, James Wymore, Steampunk, YA | Leave a comment

The Iron Dragon

Posted on February 8, 2012 by David

Looking for traditional fantasy, with excellently-drawn characters, dragons and general awesomeness? The Secret Empire, Book three of Paul Genesse’s series The Iron Dragon is now out. Book one, The Golden Cord, is available as a $2.99 ebook on Amazon.