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It has the gritty noir of an old detective novel, the gruesome excitement of a Tarantino movie, plenty of dangerous women, heist elements, and tons of grimdark characters. It takes place in the seedy magical underbelly of Las Vegas. source https://www.metastellar.com/nonfiction/the-hate-machine-by-stephen-blackmoore-an-exciting-gritty-noir-urban-fantasy/

This novel helped me pinpoint several misconceptions that I had about writing fiction. I hope you find my lessons helpful. source https://www.metastellar.com/nonfiction/tigana-by-guy-gavriel-kay-lessons-from-the-best-stand-alone-fantasy-novel-of-all-time/

Author’s note: This short story is part of my quest to craft excellent fantasy fiction inspired by late antiquity Arabia. I think that writing and completing a story is a great way to improve my skills and find myself as a writer. Privately, I am exploring numerous other story concepts as well as an epic fantasy. They all take place in a world similar to the one explored in the story below. You can learn more by joining my newsletter.… Read More »Honor of a Nomad Mage

We read the first few chapters of each of the top ten free fantasy and sci-fi books on Amazon. Today’s list includes a wicked prince, a dragon slayer, a school for magic, a crime-solving psychic, magical tattoos, and two different apocalypses. source https://www.metastellar.com/nonfiction/reviews/free-friday-todays-top-free-amazon-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-for-sep-9-2022/

We read the first few chapters of each of the top ten free fantasy and sci-fi books on Amazon. Today’s list includes shifting magnetic poles, first contact with aliens, magical private eyes, shapeshifters, a smuggler ship caught in the middle of an interstellar war, and a magic school student with no magic. source https://www.metastellar.com/2022/08/19/free-friday-todays-top-free-amazon-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-for-aug-19-2022/