The Realms of a Fantastical Mind

As 2012 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the joys and triumphs of the year. To that end, we bring you the  2012 Blog Ring of Power Year in Review ! We’ve teamed up with this past years’ BRoP interviewees to bring you eleven days worth of “year in review” guest posts and ten fabulous giveaway prizes! Each day we’ll share a new guest post on the year in review from a previous BRoP interviewee and you’ll have another opportunity to enter the giveaway—so get hopping! And be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of this post! The Blog Ring of Power Year in Review Presents… Heidi Garrett Thank you to the readers, book bloggers, and Goodreads reviewers who have read and enjoyed Nandana’s Mark . Connecting with readers is the most rewarding aspect of being an author. It inspires me, motivates me, and makes me feel like it is all worth it. The readers who discovered my debut novel, Nandana’s Mark , made 2012 one of the best years of my ...

I'm over at the Speculative Fiction Blog today talking about dealing with hard times during the holidays.  I know that every year people go through a lot.  It seems that we feel it the most during the holidays.  We all have our coping mechanisms.  I offer mine. I hope that everyone enters the New Year a little bit brighter, a little bit happier.  If you can't, don't worry.  Life is not all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes it's healthy to stay in the sadness and feel it.  Just don't stay down forever.  There are people who miss your smile.

As 2012 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the joys and triumphs of the year. To that end, we bring you the  2012 Blog Ring of Power Year in Review ! We’ve teamed up with this past years’ BRoP interviewees to bring you eleven days worth of “year in review” guest posts and ten fabulous giveaway prizes! Each day we’ll share a new guest post on the year in review from a previous BRoP interviewee and you’ll have another opportunity to enter the giveaway—so get hopping! And be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of this post! Our friend Darke Conteur is up with some flash backs of her own. Wow, the end of the year already. Can you believe it? In just a few weeks, a new year will be upon us. While I'm excited about what the future holds, I have to admit, I'm pretty fond of 2012. So much has happened this year writing-wise that I think I'll mark this year as the turning point in my career. My first erotic short story went liv...

In October I took a full month off from doing what I love to do best.  Yes, I took off writing. Have you ever felt that you need to do something over and over again?  Have you felt the need to continue to do something because you've always done it? Try taking a break from that thing that you feel you NEED to do.  I know, it may be impossibly hard, but then, nothing is truly impossible.  So whether it be drinking beer, writing on your blog, or even writing. (I know, it’s a difficult concept, to not write, but bear with me.) I have to say that I did just that in October.  The stopping drinking the beer happened in my house too.  One thing I found out.  Not only did my hubby find out he doesn't need to drink beer, I found out I didn't need to write high fantasy all the time.  It was hard not writing at all, but instead of focusing on what I've been working on, my mind took different twists and turns...

Welcome, Sue Bolich, this week’s Blog Ring of Power guest. Sue is a member of  Broad Universe,  where she recently shared the news that she is battling cancer, and the medical bills are piling up.  Please help Sue and show your support by purchasing her novels as every little bit of financial help is desperately needed. Don’t miss the rest of her interview at: Part 1: Monday, Dec. 3, About You–  Sandra Part 2: Tuesday, Dec. 4, The Writing Life– Dean Part 3: Wednesday, Dec. 5,The Creative Process– Terri Part 4: Thursday, Dec. 6, About Her Currant Work - T.W. Part 5: Friday, Dec. 7, Words of Wisdom–  Emily  Words of Wisdom BRoP:  Tell us about your route to success –how did you land your agent/publisher? Sue:  I met my publisher at a science fiction convention. Get out of the house! Meet people. Learn the ropes. Demonstrate that you’re a professional and can get the job done, and that you have something great to offer....

Yes, I know you are as excited as I am!  No I'm not talking about almost to the end of NaNoWriMo, though I hope some of you have won, if not.  You're almost to the end! You can do it!!! Ok so it's Friday, and you all know that Friday means Blog Ring of Power Time!!!! Let's get to it with Jason Jack Miller on Deck. As always, this is a five part blog, make sure to check out the others Part 1 at the wonderful T.W. site Part 2, oh wait you're here, read this before you go on. Part 3 is with the fabulous Sandra Part 4 is hanging with the amazing Dean Part 5 is with our leader, the awesome Terri Ok ok, so let's get to it. Jason Jack Miller hails from Fayette County, Pennsylvania, as in, "Circus freaks, temptation and the Fayette County Fair," made famous by The Clarks in the song, "Cigarette." He is a writer, photographer and musician. An outdoor travel guide he co-authored with his wife in 2006 jumpstarted his freelancing career; ...

Hey folks, it's Blog Ring of Power time! It's time to learn about the Writer's Life. Our victim... um guest today is Lynda Williams. Don't forget to check out the rest of the interview spread out through BRoP's other four hosts. Part 1 with TW Part 2 oh wait, that's me Part 3 with Sandra Part 4 with Dean Part 5 with Terri Lynda Williams is the author of the ten-novel Okal Rel Saga (Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing) and the editor of the Okal Rel Legacies series (Absolute Xpress). She hosts the Writer’s Craft on the Clarion Blog with David Lott. On Reality Skimming (okalrel.org/blog), she works with David Juniper, Tegan Lott and Michelle Carraway to celebrate the Okal Rel Universe in particular and the joy of writing and reading in general. See http://okalrel.org/blog/contribute/ for how to take part on Reality Skimming to promote your work or share your love of words and ideas. Now without any more delay, I give you The Writer's...

Welcome to another Friday of Authors with The Blog Ring of Power interviewing Karina Fabian  Winner of the 2010 INDIE for best Fantasy ( Magic, Mensa and Mayhem)  and a Global eBook Award for Best Horror ( Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator ), Karina’s writing takes quirky twists that keep her–and her fans–amused. Nuns working in space, a down-and-out Faerie dragon working off a geas from St. George, zombie exterminators—there’s always a surprise in Fabian’s worlds. She teaches writing and book-marketing seminars online. Don’t dare miss the rest of Karina’s interview (she has a chainsaw!): Part 1 @  T.W.   – Thursday, Nov. 8 Part 2 with Me. :D Part 3 @  Sandra  – Monday, Nov. 12 Part 4 @  Dean  – Tuesday, Nov. 13 Part 5 @  Terri - Wednesday, Nov. 14 Let's get to talking about The Writing Life BRoP: What is your writing process? Do you follow a regular routine? Do you use pen and paper or com...