Daily Fantasy Link 3/18/18

Today's link is to a podcast about people's changing views of heroes:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/162-our-changing-view-of-heroes/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/17/18

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!  Today's link is to an interview with author R.A. Salvatore:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2018/r-a-salvatore-interview-child-of-a-mad-god

Daily Fantasy Link 3/16/18

Today's link is to a writing article on "When to Narrate a Villain's Point of View":   https://mythcreants.com/blog/when-to-narrate-a-villains-point-of-view/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/15/18

Today's link is to news on Australian and New Zealand fantasy and science fiction authors and books:  https://www.tor.com/2018/03/15/aurora-australis-an-awards-bonanza-and-a-few-novels-too/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/14/18

Today's link is to an article about women fantasy authors from the 1970s with last names ending in H:  https://www.tor.com/2018/03/14/fighting-erasure-women-sf-writers-of-the-1970s-part-iii/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/13/18

Today's link is for an article about the "Game of Thrones" spin off series planned by HBO:  https://www.tor.com/2018/03/13/hbo-game-of-thrones-spinoffs-update/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/12/18

Today's link is to an article on ancient horse in the ongoing series by Judith Tarr about horses in fantasy and science fiction:  https://www.tor.com/2018/03/12/the-ancient-equine-and-how-and-where-we-think-it-grew/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/11/18

Today's link to a writing article on overcoming obstacles for writing in life:  https://mythicscribes.com/writing-life/obstacles-to-writing/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/10/18

Today's link is to a commentary article about how the term "Mary Sue" should be retired:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/why-the-term-mary-sue-should-be-retired/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/9/18

Today's link is for a writing article on how to create a fantasy creature:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/how-to-make-a-fantastical-creature/#more-21323

Daily Fantasy Link 3/8/18

With spring on it's way soon, today's link is for a list of fantasy books with nature as their theme:  http://www.unboundworlds.com/2018/01/15-nature-based-fantasy-novels-to-get-you-through-winter/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/7/18

Today's link is to an article about author Tamora Pierce reading and writing about female warriors:  https://theportalist.com/tamora-pierce-female-warriors

Daily Fantasy Link 3/6/18

Today's link is for new fantasy books coming out in March:  https://www.tor.com/2018/03/06/all-the-new-fantasy-books-coming-out-in-march/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/5/18

Today's link is to a story "Kelly and the Goblins" by Chris Winkle:  https://mythcreants.com/stories/kelly-and-the-goblins/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/4/18

Today's link is to an article about how a writer published and promoted his first book:  https://mythicscribes.com/publishing/published-book/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/3/18

Today's link is to an article about roleplaying games and five rules that made them worse:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-rule-changes-that-made-games-worse/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/2/18

Today's link is an article on writing and storytelling, and the things a lot of manuscripts lack:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/the-one-big-thing-that-most-manuscripts-lack/

Daily Fantasy Link 3/1/18

Today's link is to news about Terry Pratchett's Discworld coming to television:  https://www.tor.com/2018/03/01/terry-pratchetts-discworld-coming-television-the-watch/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/28/18

Today's link is about writing fantasy and mythologizing your experience:  https://www.tor.com/2018/02/28/mythologizing-your-experience/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/27/18

Today's link is writing advice from author Mary Robinette Kowal:   https://www.tor.com/2018/02/27/mary-robinette-kowal-shares-writing-advice-with-former-astronaut-cady-coleman/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/26/18

Today's link is for an article about using other fantasy creatures for apocalypse stories other than zombies:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2018/in-defence-of-a-zombie-free-apocalypse-part-two-the-rest

Daily Fantasy Link 2/25/18

Today's link is to a podcast about magic items:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/159-magic-items/#more-21388

Daily Fantasy Link 2/24/18

Today's link is to an article about stories with contrived conflicts:   https://mythcreants.com/blog/six-stories-with-contrived-conflict/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/23/18

Today's link is to a video interview with Harry Dresden author Jim Butcher:  https://www.blackgate.com/2018/02/23/wordsmiths-black-gate-interviews-jim-butcher-at-confusion-2018/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/22/18

Today's link is for the independently made Mythica epic fantasy movies. There are five films, which are entertaining. Check them out at:   https://www.mythicamovie.com

Daily Fantasy Link 2/21/18

With the success of the "Black Panther" movie, today's link is to an article about comics and books to read post Black Panther:  https://www.tor.com/2018/02/21/8-books-and-comics-for-your-post-black-panther-reading-list/#more-337948

Daily Fantasy Link 2/20/18

Today's link is for the Nebula Awards nominations that are out today:  https://www.tor.com/2018/02/20/announcing-the-2017-nebula-awards-nominees/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/19/18

Today's link is to a short story about a dragon called "Dragon's Hoard" by  Oren Ashkenazi:  https://mythcreants.com/stories/dragons-hoard/#more-18072

Daily Fantasy Link 2/18/18

Today's link is to the web site of fantasy artist Ciruelo. I love his dragons and art work. http://www.dac-editions.com

Daily Fantasy Link 2/17/18

Today's link is to a writing article on world building and how to make a fantasy world more immersive:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/six-tips-to-make-your-fantasy-setting-more-immersive/#more-21069

Daily Fantasy Link 2/16/18

Today's link is to a writing article about using poetic devices:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/using-literary-devices/#more-21144

Daily Fantasy Link 2/15/18

Today's link is to the website for the Tor/Forge blog where you can find new books that are coming out:  https://www.torforgeblog.com

Daily Fantasy Link 2/14/18

Happy Valentines Day!

Today's link is to an article  on the fantasy genre for readers and writers called "Reaching Outside the Genre" :  http://fantasy-faction.com/2018/reaching-outside-the-genre

Daily Fantasy Link 2/13/18

Today's link is to a short, interesting article about where are the stories is fantasy and science fiction that deal with pregnancy or child rearing:   https://www.tor.com/2018/02/13/sleeps-with-monsters-where-are-the-sff-stories-about-pregnancy-and-child-rearing/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/12/18

Today's link is to an article about telepathic horses in fantasy and science fiction by author Judith Tarr:  https://www.tor.com/2018/02/12/sff-equines-considering-telepathy-in-terrestrial-horses/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/11/18

Today's link is to an article on writing about " I Wrote a Book, Here's What I Learned":    https://mythicscribes.com/writing-process/wrote-a-book/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/10/18

Today's link is two an article analyzing five novels that have strong through lines:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-novels-with-strong-throughlines/#more-20784

Daily Fantasy Link 2/9/18

Today's link is for a writing article on Kurt Vonnegut's eight rules of writing:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/how-useful-are-kurt-vonneguts-eight-rules-of-writing/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/8/18

Today's link is to an article about not using the strong female character label:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2018/the-problem-with-abandoning-the-strong-female-character

Daily Fantasy Link 2/7/18

Today's link is the latest article about Tolkien's book The Silmarillion in the ongoing Silmarillion Primer series at tor.com :  https://www.tor.com/2018/02/07/feanor-rage-quits-valinor/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/6/18

Today's link is a list of fantasy books coming out in February:  https://www.tor.com/2018/02/06/new-fantasy-books-february-2018/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/5/18

Today's link is to an article about author Tamora Pierce and her books:  https://www.tor.com/2018/02/05/tamora-pierce-writes-fantasy-that-changes-lives/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/4/18

Today's link is to an article where author Terry Brooks shares his memories of knowing author Ursula K. LeGuin:  http://www.unboundworlds.com/2018/01/terry-brooks-remembers-fierce-ursula-k-le-guin/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/3/18

Today's link is for the web site Mad Genius Club. This site is a blog with articles by authors such as Sarah J. Hoyt. The posts are about writing, books, publishing, etc. The site is at:  https://madgeniusclub.com

Daily Fantasy Link 2/2/18

A little late today. Today's link is a writing article on making a romance more compelling:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/constructing-a-compelling-romance/

Daily Fantasy Link 2/1/18

Today's link is to an article about letting other creatures have a shot at the apocalypse in stories instead of zombies:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2018/in-defence-of-a-zombie-free-apocalypse-part-one-vampires-werewolves-and-ghosts

Daily Fantasy Link 1/31/18

Today's link is to an article about Watership Down by Richard Adams and its influence on writing:  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/31/finding-a-book-that-spoke-my-feral-language-richard-adams-watership-down/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/30/18

Today's link is to an article about Lloyd Alexander's Prydain books and how he changed old tropes:  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/30/lloyd-alexanders-chronicles-of-prydain-tells-a-fresh-story-with-old-tropes/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/29/18

Today's link is an update by author Tad Williams on his second book in the "Last King of Osten And" series:  http://www.unboundworlds.com/2018/01/tad-williams-updates-readers-empire-grass/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/28/18

Today's link is for an author's web site. Patricia Briggs has written several popular fantasy books including the "Mercy Thompson" series. Her website:  http://www.hurog.com

Daily Fantasy Link 1/27/18

Today's link is an article analyzing how five books and movies turned creepy:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-good-stories-that-turned-creepy/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/26/18

Today's link is an article about fantasy author Janny Wurts and her epic fantasy books.  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/26/an-appreciation-of-the-works-of-janny-wurts/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/25/18

Today's link is to an article about fairy tales and the search for a positive tale about sisters with "Creating a Tale of Sisterhood Snow White and Rose Red" https://www.tor.com/2018/01/25/creating-a-tale-of-sisterhood-snow-white-and-rose-red/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/24/18

Today's link is for the web site for Locus Magazine. This web site features news, book reviews and much more about authors, fantasy and science fiction. http://locusmag.com

Daily Fantasy Link 1/23/18

Today's link is one of sadness. Fantasy and science fiction author Ursula K Le Guin has died. http://locusmag.com/2018/01/ursula-k-le-guin-1929-2018/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/22/18

Today's link is to an article about women fantasy and science fiction authors from the 1970s beginning with A to F:  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/22/fighting-erasure-women-sf-writers-of-the-1970s-a-through-f/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/21/18

Today's link is an article on the history of barber-surgeons to help when writing fantasy: https://mythicscribes.com/history/barber-surgeons/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/20/18

Today's link is to an article analyzing Five Underpowered Antagonists is different genre media:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-underpowered-antagonists/#more-20606

Daily Fantasy Link 1/19/18

Today's link is to a world building article and using author constructed languages in their writing:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/using-your-conlang-without-ruining-your-story/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/18/18

Today's link is to fantasy author Helen Lowe's blog, which makes for interesting reading: http://helenlowe.info/blog/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/17/18

Today's link is an article about JRR Tolkien's Silmarillion book called "Valinor Darkens and Ungoliant Sucks" :  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/17/valinor-darkens-and-ungoliant-sucks/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/16/18

Today's link is to an article on creating a fantasy race:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2018/creating-a-fantasy-race

Daily Fantasy Link 1/15/18

Today's is a link to a list of Portal Fantasy books. Enjoy reading. https://theportalist.com/portal-fiction-books

Daily Fantasy Link 1/14/18

Today's link is to a writing article on insider and outsider viewpoints: https://mythicscribes.com/writing-techniques/insider-outsider-viewpoints/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/13/18

Today's link is for the website The Portalist which contains articles and updates on fantasy and science fiction.  https://theportalist.com

Daily Fantasy Link 1/12/18

Today's link is an article from the Portalist about Six Sword and Sorcery movies with a cult following:   https://theportalist.com/6-sword-and-sorcery-films-with-a-cult-following

Daily Fantasy Link 1/11/18

Today's link is to an article about fairytales "Bookending Realism with Fairy Tale the Vanishing Princess" by Jenny Diski:  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/11/bookending-realism-with-fairy-tale-the-vanishing-princess-by-jenny-diski/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/10/18

Today's link is an article on upcoming Young Adult fantasy books:  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/10/pirates-goddesses-and-killers-in-this-seasons-new-young-adult-fiction/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/9/18

Today's link is the website Mythic Scribes. It's a site with articles for fantasy writers. https://mythicscribes.com

Daily Fantasy Link 1/8/18

Today's link is for the Blackgate website where you can find articles on books, movies, writing, etc.  https://www.blackgate.com

Daily Fantasy Link 1/7/18

Today's link is a podcast on fantasy TV shows: https://mythcreants.com/blog/152-fantasy-tv-shows/#more-20971

Daily Fantasy Link 1/6/18

Today's link is for an article about "Five Behaviors Fiction Needs to Stop Demonizing" https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-behaviors-fiction-needs-to-stop-demonizing/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/5/18

Today's link is to an article on inspiration for writing "Seven Recipes for Heroes to Win Desperate Fights" https://mythcreants.com/blog/seven-recipes-for-heroes-to-win-desperate-fights/ Enjoy.

Daily Fantasy Link 1/4/18

Today's link is for Faery Magazine, a digital and print fantasy magazine. They have a Tolkien issue coming up. The site is at:  https://faeriemagazine.com/?utm_source=Faerie%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=7429826e1e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_08&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bff9468790-7429826e1e-66985217&mc_cid=7429826e1e&mc_eid=dc328d713e

Daily Fantasy Link 1/3/17

Today's link is a list of fantasy books coming out in January: https://www.tor.com/2018/01/02/new-fantasy-books-january-2018/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/2/18

Here's today's link though a little late. A list of books coming out this week:  http://locusmag.com/2018/01/new-books-2-january-2018/

Daily Fantasy Link 1/1/18

Today's link is to an article about the Norse mythology horse Sleipnir:  https://www.tor.com/2018/01/01/white-horse-between-the-worlds-the-mystical-side-of-sleipnir/

What I'm Reading Now 1/1/18

Welcome to the New Year 2018!

I love to read, but over the years my reading time has gone down. Other things and life suck up the time. Still, I try to read as much as I can. I’m reading several books at a time in a combination of fantasy and nonfiction with some science fiction thrown in. Starting this year I’m going to occasionally share what I’m currently reading.

First, I’m a member of a book club where I work. We take turns picking books. The choice for this month was A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. The book is considered a classic in  the genre with a new movie coming out soon based on the book. I found the book entertaining, but wasn’t that impressed. Could be my age, since this book is usually read by a younger audience. Maybe time passing and thinking about it will help improve my opinion. Still, it’s a nice book for younger readers.

Another book I’m reading is Cold Days by Jim Butcher which is a part of the Harry Dresden series. I’m reading this one after finishing Ghost Story and wanting to find out what happens next to the main character. I enjoy the books because they are fast paced with plenty of action and a character that grows and changes in each book.

Finally, I’m reading a book on writing called Do It Yourself MFA by Gabriela  Pereira. The author explains the basics of what MFA programs teach without having going to college. The book is interesting and helpful. Writers would find it useful.

Until next time.

New Year's Eve Fantasy Link 12/31/17

As the old year fades away and we begin a new year, I want to wish a Happy New Year to everyone!

Today's link is an article about the fantasy and science fiction shows and movies that will be coming out in January. Enjoy!  http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/all-the-sci-fi-tv-and-movies-hitting-netflix-hulu-and-amazon-prime-in-january-2018

Daily Fantasy Link 12/30/17

Today's link if for fantasy artist Ciruelo's website. He does wonderful artwork of dragons and other fantasy things.  http://www.dac-editions.com

Daily Fantasy Link 12/29/17

Today's link is an article about five stories that are hurt by unlikable characters:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-stories-hurt-by-unlikable-protagonists/

Daily Fantasy Link 12/28/17

Today's link is an article on who would win the fight between a Balrog or Dragon:  https://www.tor.com/2017/12/28/who-would-win-in-the-ultimate-dragonbalrog-showdown/

Daily Fantasy Link 12/27/17

Today's link is for an article about SFF movies and TV shows for 2018:  https://www.tor.com/2017/12/27/sci-fi-fantasy-movies-tv-looking-forward-to-in-2018/

Daily Fantasy Link 12/26/17

Today's link is to a story, but it's a space opera story. Still, enjoy:  https://mythcreants.com/stories/contingency/#more-18071

Merry Christmas!

Here is a classic letter of Christmas hope:

 Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.
You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Hi,
No link today. Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! May the gifts of fantasy and wonder be yours.

Daily Fantasy Link 12/23/17

Today's link is an article of interest for those who play role playing games and limiting NPCs:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/eight-tips-for-managing-npcs/#more-20513

Daily Fantasy Link 12/22/17

Today's link is a writing article about when "Five Signs Your Story is Transphobic:   https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-signs-your-story-is-transphobic/#more-20542

Daily Fantasy Link 12/21/17

If you love Charles de Lint's books, please consider joining his group on Facebook the Mythic Cafe. There are many interesting posts there daily:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/114379772019551/

Daily Fantasy Link 12/20/17

Today's link is great news for fantasy fans. Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar Tapestry books will be made into a tv series:  https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10154832994897003&id=189763622002

Daily Fantasy Link 12/19/17

Today's link is for the website of Faerie Magazine. This is a consistently published magazine about faeries and other fantasy creatures. https://faeriemagazine.com

Daily Fantasy Link 12/18/17

Today's link is an interview with fantasy author Stephen Donaldson:  http://www.unboundworlds.com/2017/12/stephen-r-donaldson-interviewed-seventh-decimate/

Daily Fantasy Link 12/17/17

An article for writers from Mythic Scribes about wagons, carts and trucks:  https://mythicscribes.com/history/wagons-carts-trucks/

Daily Fantasy Link 12/16/17

Here's a writing link for today. "Five Insufficient Reasons for Including Bigotry in Your Story" :  https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-insufficient-reasons-for-including-bigotry-in-your-story/#more-20565

Daily Fantasy Link 12/15/17

This is the beginning of part of my reset. I'm going to try to post a daily link of something of interest for blog readers.  Today's first link is an article from Mythcreants about Six Tips for Sequels:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/six-tips-for-sequels/

Reset

The new year is a little less than a month away, but it’s time for a reset for this blog. Life events have kept me from regular posts and I plan to get back on schedule starting this month. The reset is mainly for me, also for readers of this blog. I’m working on articles and an interview. I hope to stay on schedule in the new year too. Thanks for bearing with me.

Fantasy Links 9/15/17

Hello again,

Back after a short time of life events taking precedence. I hope to get back to posting articles soon. While you wait, here are some links to explore:

A writing article on writing long series:  https://www.tor.com/2017/09/15/writing-saga-series-and-just-plain-long-books/

An interview podcast with Charles de Lint:  https://kobowritinglife.com/2017/09/13/kobo-writing-life-podcast-episode-092-charles-de-lint/

A new take on the “Game of Thrones” tv series:  https://theportalist.com/without-george-rr-martin-is-game-of-thrones-still-great

An article on how to create an eclectic magic system:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/how-to-create-an-eclectic-magic-system/

Fantasy Links 8/25/17

Here are some links of interest for this week:

A writing article about writing epic fantasy the historical fiction way:  https://www.tor.com/2017/08/25/writing-epic-fantasy-the-historical-fiction-way-lessons-from-dorothy-dunnetts-the-game-of-kings/

An article on the monster’s place in fantasy:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2017/a-monsters-place

An article on Patricia McKillip’s The Forgotten Beasts of Eld :  https://www.blackgate.com/2017/08/24/an-incomparable-voyage-through-dreamland-the-forgotten-beasts-of-eld-by-patricia-a-mckillip/

An article on the romance of violence:  http://www.dianapfrancis.com/2017/08/10/romance-of-violence-revisted/

An article on “The Storyteller’s Guide to Criticism”  :  https://mythcreants.com/blog/a-storytellers-guide-to-criticism/

Fantasy Links 8/18/17

A list of fantasy books to read from the 90s:  http://www.unboundworlds.com/2017/08/want-read-90s-heres-start/

An article about eclipses in fantasy and science fiction:  http://www.tor.com/2017/08/18/all-the-crazy-stuff-that-goes-down-during-sff-eclipses/#more-287671

An article about reading the right book at the right time:  http://www.tor.com/2017/08/18/the-right-book-at-the-right-time/

A writing article on omniscient narration:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-essentials-of-omniscient-narration/#more-18937

An article about wizards in fantasy:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2017/worlds-within-worlds-part-three-old-grey-beards

A list of books to get started in urban fantasy:  https://theportalist.com/urban-fantasy-101-books-to-get-you-started

Fantasy Links 8/5/17

A day late but here you go.

An article about fantasy books inspired by British Isles stories:  http://www.tor.com/2017/08/04/13-fantasies-inspired-by-legends-from-the-british-isles/

A writing article on getting inspiration from history:  https://mythcreants.com/blog/six-tips-for-taking-inspiration-from-history/

An article on genre expectations for romance:  https://madgeniusclub.com/2017/08/02/romance-structure-and-genre-expectations/

An article on Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” :  http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a10392330/stephen-king-primer/?utm_campaign=Contact+Quiboat+For+More+Referrer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=quiboat

An article on self publishing:  http://fantasy-faction.com/2017/10-tips-for-self-published-authors