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Here’s ten things I have learned as a fantasy writer for 30+ years:

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Glenda LarkeNovember 9, 2022
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1. No matter how brilliantly you write, there will still be people who will assume you write crap because it’s fantasy.2. There is no way a fantasy writer can answer the question, “What’s it about?” without sounding like an utter … Continue reading →

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An author’s view of reviews…

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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Ben Peek wrote an article for Strange Horizons about the Australian Aurealis Awards and the short fiction that was short-listed this year. The article has earned him a lot of flak, especially on his live journal and that of fellow … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fame…

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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When I started down the road to being a published author, there were times I wanted it so bad it was a physical ache. I would carefully calculate exactly how long before I could expect to hear back from the … Continue reading →

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Writing in the tradition of….

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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Yesterday I was preparing material for a total revamp of my website, and as I ran through a slew of past reviews, I was amazed to see how many compared aspects of my writing to other writers, all much better … Continue reading →

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The mystery of the missing middle book …

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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I just got my royalty statements from HarperCollins Oz this week, and while chatting with another HC Voyager author on the same day, we both remarked that the third book of our trilogies had sold a whole lot better than … Continue reading →

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Ten things I have learned as a fantasy writer

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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Over at Ben Peek’s blog here and at Elizabeth Bear’s here , there are great lists on what they have learned as a writer… So here’s my ten things I have learned as a fantasy writer: 1. No matter how brilliantly you write, there … Continue reading →

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Author Trepidation

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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The rain is bucketing down – lightning tripped the circuit-breaker an hour ago in the middle of the storm – but the bucket in my dining room has remained dry. This, after 3 visits from the roof guy who muttered … Continue reading →

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If you don’t read fantasy, read this

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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The other day, I was sitting talking with a group of friends and I told a story about my childhood. One long time friend then said, “Oh, Glenda—why don’t you write that sort of thing instead of this – this other stuff?” … Continue reading →

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Feedback trickles in…

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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“Heart of the Mirage” hit the bestseller list at Sydney’s Galaxy bookstore last week, which was lovely to see. I believe some Dymock’s stores are also listing it as a bestseller. Many thanks to all those customers who had faith … Continue reading →

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When readers get it wrong…

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Glenda LarkeMarch 14, 2021
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I take pride in writing fantasies that can be read on several levels. If you look, there is more there than just a great (I hope) story. So what do I do when I see a reader’s comment that says … Continue reading →

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