A Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular Newsletter #11
In this issue: What’s Next, Calling All Beta Readers, New Posts, An Indie Author Program Review Selection (a review).
Review: Bibi Blundermuss and the Tree Across the Cosmos by Andrew Durkin – A 2022 Indie Author Review Selection
Description • The Review • Author Interview • More About the Author Description (from Amazon.com) Twelve-year-old Bibi Blundermuss is terrified of trees. Being around them makes her dizzy and sick to her stomach—even comatose. So, when her only to chance to find her missing parents means climbing a magic tree in the forest near her…
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Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 8 (Daily Life)
In this final post related to using anthropology for world building, we’ll take a look at daily life.
Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 7 (Economy)
In the penultimate part of this eight-part series on using anthropology for world building, we’ll look at economy from the perspective of fiction.
Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 6 (Government)
The government you build into your fantasy or science fiction culture doesn’t have to be complicated. It can mirror your own, or…be something else.
Review: Neighborhood Watch by Kevin Patrick Kenealy
Description (from Amazon.com) When the Caseys move into affluent Ridgeport, Ill, searching for a better life for their newborn Scott, they are surprised to find a book entitled Ridgeport Welcomes You: Procedures and Guidelines for Happy Living. The book contains rules and ordinances that citizens must abide by to live in happy neighborhoods. Although mom…
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Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 5 (History)
History is an important element of anthropology when building worlds, but it’s not always done. It can, however, make a big impact.
A Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular Newsletter #10
In this issue: The Transit continues Sunshine and Shadow: Exodus, or the Second Transit, Two New Reads, New Posts, An Indie Author Program Review Selection (a review).
Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 4 (Arts & Crafts)
In this article on using anthropology for world building, we look at arts & crafts, or the way to get creative within your creative writing.
Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 3 (Social Groups)
Embedding social groups into your writing as a part of your world building is something you’re probably already doing
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