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Book 3 Short Story: Five Fuses

Posted on May 10, 2020 by H. Anthe Davis

As I’m still working on Book 6 edits and don’t have a new culture composite prepared yet, it’s time to post my second Book 3 short story! Again, this is a spoiler-thick tale which requires a lot of foreknowledge to … Continue reading →

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Book 3 Short Story: Metastasis

Posted on April 6, 2020 by H. Anthe Davis

Earlier this year, I wrote two short stories that probably require a knowledge of Book 3, since most of the material won’t make sense otherwise. While I work on editing Book 6, I figured I’d post them anyway! This one … Continue reading →

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Tough Traveling with Fantasy Review Barn — Necromancy

Posted on July 3, 2014 by H. Anthe Davis

Today on Tough Traveling with Fantasy Review Barn, we deal with a topic close to my heart: necromancy! It should be no secret that I’m fond of necromancers, because I say it all the dang time. I have to mention, … Continue reading →

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Tough Traveling with Fantasy Review Barn — Hidden Kingdoms

Posted on May 22, 2014 by H. Anthe Davis

Time for another Tough Traveling with Fantasy Review Barn. Unlike last week when I had absolutely nothing, this week I actually have a few examples to showcase! The topic for this round is Hidden Kingdoms: Usually reached through Caverns or … Continue reading →

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Tough Traveling with Fantasy Review Barn — Dark Lord

Posted on May 8, 2014 by H. Anthe Davis

I know I’ve been quiet this week, but I was (mostly) occupied with finishing up the final chapter of the rough draft of book 3, The Living Throne. I got the last bit done today, and though the path ahead … Continue reading →

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Tough Traveling with Fantasy Review Barn — City of Wizards

Posted on May 1, 2014 by H. Anthe Davis

I think the only book in the FRB post for today that I’ve read is the Harry Potter series, though I do have Shadow and Bone on my list…somewhere down in the hundred-somethings, perhaps… No reflection on the book’s perceived … Continue reading →

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That Cursed Sex Scene

Posted on February 23, 2014 by H. Anthe Davis

I recently received a review of book 2 by the fantastic Pauline M. Ross of Fantasy Review Barn. Much cheering and excitement was had, but she also pointed a stern finger at the issue I tend to most avoid: sex. … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Senket and the Salt Desert

Posted on November 25, 2012 by H. Anthe Davis

As they drew closer to where bare earth became whorled salt-bed, Lark said, “How does a place like this even happen?”

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Vignette: The Seal of Water

Posted on June 12, 2012 by H. Anthe Davis

Aloyan Erosei the Younger stared into the blue line of the horizon, ignoring the water as it foamed up to either side of the ship’s prow. All his attention, all his rage and desire were fixed on the dark fleck … Continue reading →