2021-10-13

marycatelli: (Golden Hair)
2021-10-13 07:02 pm

Against Three Lands

Against Three Lands by George Phillies

Adventure and politics in another world. Particularly in the Thousand Islands, which is, culturally a mix of Shogunate Japan and the Scottish Highlands.  With some fun.  (As in there is a major character named Nancy Juliet.)

Read more... )

marycatelli: (A Birthday)
2021-10-13 10:30 pm

villains and conflict

When writing superhero stories about an inner or philosophical conflict -- what is the best use of my powers?  should powers serve the law to preserve order even at the price of accepting more injustices?  -- you have to invent villains and conflict.  Becuase what's a superhero without a villain or two to toss around?

Read more... )