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Author’s Log 2510.24

I’ve had the last two weeks to myself, including being away on a road trip…

By D.E. King October 25, 2024

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Epic Fantasy Tropes

Dissecting Epic Fantasy Tropes and Modern Twists

Fantasy has long been a cornerstone of imaginative storytelling, and at its heart are tropes.…

By D.E. King October 20, 2024

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Author’s Log 0609.24

Very much deep in the editing of Cut In Half, although I did manage to…

By D.E. King September 6, 2024

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Male Fantasy Author at computer envisioning their fantasy world

Author’s Log 0208.24

Most of my current focus is on my editing process for Cut In Half. I…

By D.E. King August 2, 2024

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Male Fantasy Author at computer envisioning their fantasy world

Author’s Log 0507.24

Short version: Cut in Half is in the editing phase and there’s another new thing…

By D.E. King July 5, 2024

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fantasy archetypes including a knight, wizard, elg and others

What is a Fantasy Archetype? Defining Characters and Their Journeys

In the world of literature, archetypes are elemental figures or symbols that recur throughout stories,…

By D.E. King May 30, 2024

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Male Fantasy Author at computer envisioning their fantasy world

Authors Log 2005.24

About 1 week from finishing the first draft of Cut In Half, Book A in…

By D.E. King May 20, 2024

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full guide to epic fantasy series

A Full Guide for Beginner’s to Epic Fantasy Series

If you are looking for your next epic fantasy series to dive into, or just…

By D.E. King May 10, 2024

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Author’s Log 1204.24

Spire of Fool’s was published in February which was followed by a short break.

By D.E. King April 12, 2024

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Comparing Epic Fantasy vs. High Fantasy

What’s the difference between Epic Fantasy and High Fantasy?

By D.E. King April 2, 2024

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A Guide to 8 Fantasy Subgenres: Exploring the Enchanting Realms

Explore the 8 fantsy subgenres and how they came into existence.

By D.E. King March 14, 2024

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Want to read my books for free?

For many people books are not part of their day-to-day budget and so they miss…

By D.E. King February 23, 2024

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