All Blog Posts Tagged 'fantasy' (66)

Rage is not anger. Don’t confuse the two.

We can rant at a neighbor’s dog that won’t stop barking, we can snap at a significant other for not picking up their dirty underwear, we can even feel our blood pressure rise at the words of a politician or shout at another driver who cuts us off on the interstate. Anger comes in a flash and usually leaves the same…

For Fantasy lovers out there, check out my book "Little Men, Big Treasures! It's a story about dwarves who embark on a fantastic treasure hunting journey! It's available on Amazon!

My favorite fiction to curl up with has usually been a mix or urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Yet now after bingeing on the genre for a while, I find myself diversifying.

Yes, I grew bored with the standard tropes associated with, let’s call it “paranormal fantasy.” You know the tropes I’m…

It’s time.

I’ve had my first novel published. I’ve garnered great reviews. I’ve created my website, my blog, my fool Twitter feed (or whatever!). I’m even close to finishing the novella that will act as a bridge to my second novel. So now it’s time to start on that second novel—for real.

Yeppers, Number Two is the s****. The time for excuses…

Cats have long been associated with the paranormal. One might first think of them as feline familiars to witches, but that is so not the beginning or end of their story. In Japan, myth says cats turn into super spirits when they die. Another culture believes cats routinely accomplish astral travel even in life. The Ancient Egyptians basically deified…

As a newbie author, I recently realized how important—and fun!—it was to be a member of the Knoxville Writers Guild and the guild’s Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers’ Group. I can’t believe how much I’ve learned over the past year and how much of what I’ve learned has affected my writing.

Here’s a case in point.…

Chapter One

Marriage!

            Kalich stood in the middle of a grass field.

            “Kalich, watch out!” Annala tackled him to the ground behind a small foot…

Where were they she thought, the voices, they were supposed to join me after breakfast. Something small flying about near the ceiling high above caught her eye, she’d not expected to see flies in a place like this. She fixed her gaze on it there was something strange about it, that shimmer... As it got bigger and came slowly closer Delia was horrified to see it was a frightened…

I don't see myself as a blogger, but I do like to tell what I'm currently working on, or things that interest me in the world of fantasy writing.  I have two self publish books under the title The Darkstone Chronicles, and I am working on my third novel (not related to the first two).  I have a blog site at www.darkstone8.wordpress.com and

I have a couple pages on facebook.  …

Full review here: http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2013/02/review-hidden-earth-volume-1-maycly.html

Right in time for Christmas, I am happy to present:

As I've entered the new Internet world, just like Merlin coming the 21st century, I've found lots to learn.

Sharing press release with you for my new series.  I'm interested in what you think.

Thank you

-Daniel Diehl

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The Merlin Chronicles: Revelations ... Book Release 12/12/12

Award-winning author Daniel Diehl has done it again with his highly anticipated new fantasy series The Merlin Chronicles. A seamless blend of…

It took more than a year, but finally we have. Olivia and I started this project when she was 8 years old. Next week, she turns 10. What a wonderful journey! I have loved sharing every minute of it with her. Who knows what comes next?

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2 AWESOME DEALS~ A fairy tale cookbook stemming from the inspirational epic fantasy Maycly, and a Maycly 3 Book Gift Collection! Get in on the pre-ordering and save. There's still a few days left for pre-order deals which will last through 11/17/12.

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You say you haven't read Hidden Earth Series, Volume 1…

Recently, Brian D. Anderson, author of the highly successfulGodling Chronicles Book One: The Sword of Truth, did a guest post on my blog, which you can read HERE.



I am happy to announce he and his son, writing together, are back with Book Two in his series. Below is the official press release: …

With the release of Episode Seven, Olivia and I are one step closer to the end. In fact, it is...

Sons of the King - Episode Seven: Beginning of the End

http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/10/one-step-closer.html

My guest today, Dawn Colclasure, shares her thoughts on writing poetry and how the author can escape into his/her own special world.

Read her full post on my official blog - http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/10/guest-post-dawn-colclasure-escapes.html

Flyte : Had A magical Entertaining Start, But Sadly Loses Direction

Okay this time around the book is Flyte by Angie Sage. And yes this is the one of cheesey wizards fantasy books that is only founding the colorful kids section of book stores. It’s two inches thick and made to look like spell book and neighbors Lemony Snicket and James and The Giant peach. But you know what, I‘m not going defend myself any or cover up the truth. I every once and a whole will read a kid book. I will…

Brian discusses HOW THE FANTASY GENRE READERS HAVE CHANGED AND CREATING STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS.

Find out what he has to say on my official blog: http://empyricaltales.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-brian-d-anderson-and-strong.html