THE FANTASY FICTION FORMULA
"Listen carefully to what Debbie has to say about telling stories, aspiring writer. She knows exactly what she's talking about."
-- Jim Butcher
There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing new magic. How exactly is a plot put together? How do you know if your idea will support an entire novel? How do you grab reader attention and keep it? How do you create dynamic, multi-dimensional characters? What is viewpoint and do you handle it differently in urban fantasy than in traditional epics? What should you do if you're lost in the middle? How do you make your plot end up where you intend it to go?
From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the handling of emotions, let award-winning fantasy author Deborah Chester guide you through the process of putting a book together.
"Listen carefully to what Debbie has to say about telling stories, aspiring writer. She knows exactly what she's talking about."
-- Jim Butcher
There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing new magic. How exactly is a plot put together? How do you know if your idea will support an entire novel? How do you grab reader attention and keep it? How do you create dynamic, multi-dimensional characters? What is viewpoint and do you handle it differently in urban fantasy than in traditional epics? What should you do if you're lost in the middle? How do you make your plot end up where you intend it to go?
From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the handling of emotions, let award-winning fantasy author Deborah Chester guide you through the process of putting a book together.
In the first of six podcasts about The Fantasy Fiction Formula, George Miller talks to its author Deborah Chester, who offers advice and tips for aspiring fantasy authors acquired in the course of a writing career that has seen her publish over 40 books, including the Ruby Throne Trilogy. In this first program, they talk about some underlying principles of fiction and Deborah suggests ways new writers can build their confidence.
Click here to listen to the first episode.
In the second entry in this podcast series, George and Deborah discuss planning your story and coming up with an opening that packs a punch.
Click here to listen to the second episode.
In the third of entry of the series, Deborah discusses one of the trickiest subjects for new authors: handling viewpoint.
Click here to listen to the third episode.
In the fourth in this series of podcasts, Deborah provides some tips on writing effective dialogue and avoiding some common pitfalls.
Click here to listen to the fourth episode.
In the penultimate podcast in this series about The Fantasy Fiction Formula, Deborah discusses the ‘dark dismal middle’ – that part of the writing process when new writers can literally lose the plot. Deborah gives some useful advice drawn from her own writing experience to help keep you on track.
Click here to listen to the fifth episode.
In the final podcast in this series of six programs about The Fantasy Fiction Formula, Deborah discusses how to approach the process of revising – and explains why your mother may not be your best critic!
Click here to listen to the sixth episode.
Click here to listen to the first episode.
In the second entry in this podcast series, George and Deborah discuss planning your story and coming up with an opening that packs a punch.
Click here to listen to the second episode.
In the third of entry of the series, Deborah discusses one of the trickiest subjects for new authors: handling viewpoint.
Click here to listen to the third episode.
In the fourth in this series of podcasts, Deborah provides some tips on writing effective dialogue and avoiding some common pitfalls.
Click here to listen to the fourth episode.
In the penultimate podcast in this series about The Fantasy Fiction Formula, Deborah discusses the ‘dark dismal middle’ – that part of the writing process when new writers can literally lose the plot. Deborah gives some useful advice drawn from her own writing experience to help keep you on track.
Click here to listen to the fifth episode.
In the final podcast in this series of six programs about The Fantasy Fiction Formula, Deborah discusses how to approach the process of revising – and explains why your mother may not be your best critic!
Click here to listen to the sixth episode.
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THE KING'S LADY
Young Faldain, barely a week on his throne, is finding that ruling a kingdom is hardly the round of pleasure and affluence he expected. His derelict palace is riddled with demonic monsters, his treasury lies depleted, and his realm is in chaos. Everyone is clamoring for his attention. If he can't get his act together soon, he may have the shortest reign in Nether's history. More importantly, Faldain needs to choose a queen. It will give his beleaguered subjects hope, and the king is eager to take a bride. But who will it be? The beautiful Lady Pheresa--who is surrounded by Mandrian spies and schemers ready to push Faldain into a disadvantageous treaty? Or the fiery Lady Alexeika--a warrior-maid and horse thief who offers no dowry except her heart? |
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THE ROSTMA LURE: SPACEHAWKS BOOK 4
When beautiful Ambassador Cassandra Caliban is kidnapped en route to her first diplomatic conference by a powerful drug cartel and held hostage on the hellish world Kenszana, the Spacehawks are sent to her rescue. But achieving her escape won't be as easy as planned. Kenszana is a nightmare world, its only export a highly addictive drug called rostma that destroys the minds of its users. From the start, the mission goes wrong. 41 turns traitor and deserts, then Kelly runs afoul of brutal cyborg guards and the lure of addiction. This time, their top secret assignment may be too dirty to survive.
When beautiful Ambassador Cassandra Caliban is kidnapped en route to her first diplomatic conference by a powerful drug cartel and held hostage on the hellish world Kenszana, the Spacehawks are sent to her rescue. But achieving her escape won't be as easy as planned. Kenszana is a nightmare world, its only export a highly addictive drug called rostma that destroys the minds of its users. From the start, the mission goes wrong. 41 turns traitor and deserts, then Kelly runs afoul of brutal cyborg guards and the lure of addiction. This time, their top secret assignment may be too dirty to survive.
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Reign of Shadows cover illustrated by Benjamin Carré
The Chalice cover illustrated by Jean Pierre Targete
The Chalice cover illustrated by Jean Pierre Targete
