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Christmas Kindle Giveaway – Win A Kindle Fire 7 Preloaded With Fantasy Books

I’m delighted to announce my Christmas Kindle giveaway! A Christkindl if you will—which I believe is an old German word! To top off what has been

5 Medieval Weapons To Use In Your Next Fantasy Book

5 Medieval Weapons To Use In Your Next Fantasy Book So often in our favourite fantasy books, we see medieval weapons, or fantasy weapons inspired

A Fantasy Writer’s Guide To Medieval Weapons

This week we conclude our tour through medieval history with a glance at the weird and wonderful world of weaponry. This is not a comprehensive guide—I’m sure some of you will be annoyed I’ve left out your favourites—but rather a look at some of the lesser known yet effective weapons.

Fantasy Horses: A Guide To Our Beloved and Fearless Steeds #AuthorToolboxBlogHop

There’s always a horse in a fantasy book. So I decided to do a bit of research on the trusty steeds that carry us fearlessly into battle, and this is what I found.

Historical Fiction and Fantasy: Learning From The Past

What Fantasy Writers Can Learn From Historical Fiction Today I’m delighted to introduce fellow writer and historical fiction lover, Jack Shannon. Jack approached me with