The Final Formula, by Becca Andre (26:19)
Today we see that when new characters are introduced in the middle of a fight scene, the action interferes directly with the reader’s attempts to compartmentalize the new faces.
Tag Archives: urban fantasy
Dungeons & Diamonds, by Zeppy Cheng (6:14)
Today we see that building a good story and rendering good prose are two distinct skills.
Amber Fang, Book 2: Betrayal, by Arthur Slade (40:00)
Today we see that playing to your protagonist’s strengths can inspire an engaging start. What I gleaned about the story: Vampires are awesome in the cold. And a smart-assed AI…
Forge of the Jadugar, by Russ Linton (38:56)
Today we see that when a reader picks up a series in the middle, it can be maddeningly difficult to keep them on board. And when Bryce blows off his…
Discordia: Short Stories from The Golden Apple of Discord, by Lauren Hodge (0:51)
Today we see that an overly stylized narrative voice can push readers away rather than drawing them in. What I gleaned about the stories: Supernatural entities can easily be identified by…