Exciting news! Two Masters publishing! The big news is that I’m going to serially publish Two Masters! It’ll be coming soon to Wattpad and Royal Road. Here’s a peek at the cover: And you can read the first chapter here! (links to the book on Wattpad and Royal Road coming soon!) Superstars I will alsoContinueContinue reading “It’s Publishin’ Time!”
Author Archives: Thomas Fawkes
Sn3 Ep3 – Talking shop with Gama Ray Martinez
Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
In this episode, we have special guest Gama Ray Martinez talk about his experiences with self and traditional publishing. He shares some excellent insight as to why maybe you shouldn’t “Write every day.” Tune in to learn why! https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn3-ep3-talking-shop-with-gama-ray-martinez Backup Link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn3-ep3-talking-shop-with-gama-ray-martinez
S3 Ep2 – Self Publishing Stories
Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
In today’s episode we discuss some of our adventures in publishing! Leah gives some good advice on hiring cover artists, Thomas says a couple of bad words, and Jeremy offers a well-deserved sassy retort! https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep2-self-publishing-stories Backup link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep2-self-publishing-stories
Why we’re wrong about everything – Just Another Nobody Ep4
You are wrong about everything and so am I! This episode is much less about fiction and much more on human psychology. Why are we wrong? Why do we want to be right? How can we cope with the vast incomprehensibility of the universe? And why are political parties SUCH A JOKE?
S3 Ep1 – War And REVOLUTION!!!
Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
In today’s episode, we talk about war and REVOLUTION!!!!!!!! Good reasons wars happen, bad reasons, and a complex tale of some humans, some dwarves, two dragons, a whole lotta gold and a whole lotta death. https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep1-war-and-revolution Backup link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep1-war-and-revolution
Sn2.Ep5 – Food and Genetic Manipulation
Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep5-food-and-genetic-manipulation In this episode, we start out talking about food as a key element of fantasy and scifi, then delve into genetic manipulation and cannibalism. So… it’s gonna be a crazy ride! Welcome to crazy town. Backup Link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep5-food-and-genetic-manipulation
Sn2 Ep4 – Music As Writing Inspiration
Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep4-music-as-writing-inspiration In this episode, we discuss using music as inspiration while writing. And when not to! Joined again by the fabulous David. Check him out at @crestsphinx (twitter) and his comic club podcast at comictradesmonthly.libsyn.com/ Backup Link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep4-music-as-writing-inspiration
When the movie is better than the book?!
Sometimes, the movie is better than the book! Often, it has nothing to do with how “faithfully” they adapted the source material. It more often has to do with just solid screenwriting principles.
Just Another Nobody Ep2
https://youtu.be/83E5F73sWt0 In this episode, I talk about spoilers as a concept. Do they really ruin the experience? Most of the time…YES. Research referenced: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=psycuht Fictional Works Referenced: Gilmore GirlsWheel of TimeMerlin BBCEnder’s Shadow Music Used: Mythology by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/_mythologyMusic promoted by AudioContinueContinue reading “Just Another Nobody Ep2”
Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman, 4.9 Stars
This story beautifully captured two things for me: depression and dissatisfaction with the futility of life. The main character, Quentin Coldwater, lives a lifestyle that he thinks will make him happy, but doesn’t. Drugs and sleeping around don’t bring him fulfillment, they only make him more miserable. One scene perfectly encapsulates this realization that hisContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman, 4.9 Stars”