Conversations with the creators of the best in science fiction and fantasy. If you love SF literature, are an author or aspire to become one, you'll enjoy this podcast.
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Show Notes: Writing an Epic Saga
Discussion: Trampas asks about tackling a long-running series, from a writer’s perspective. Does the length and anticipated volume of story that lies ahead make the project too daunting to attempt? What might be some of the potential obstacles to getting such a huge project off the ground and published?
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The Library: New entries this week: Dawnthief and Noonshade by James Barclay; The Stars, Like Dust by Isaac Asimov; Boneshaker by Cherie Priest; Star Wars: Deathtroopers by Joe Scheiber; Red Claw by Phillip Palmer; Soulless by Gail Carriger; Canticle by Ken Scholes; Madness of Flowers by Jay Lake; Grand Junction by Maurice Dantec; The Best Horror of the Year edited by Ellen Datlow; The Trail of Fate by Michael Spradlin.
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Second Life Info: We’re out on an island now! FarPoint Media’s Second Life space can be found on the Third Life Books island, the place for SL versions of Michael A. Stackpole’s writings, frequent author readings, and many other goodies, including a Wednesday night writing workshop. Go to the old location at http://slurl.com/secondlife/beraudes/203/151/49 and follow the signs to the island.
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