Xlibris Writing Tips| The Space Opera Genre Pt 2
Xlibris Publishing returns with Part 2 of The Space Opera Genre. The People and the Politics To one degree or another, the narrative of a Space Opera tends to focus anywhere between individual characters- the people- and society at large- the politics- within the setting. In a Space Opera both elements have roles, though […] READ MORE |
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Xlibris Author| Francis Pendlebury, Arkenfall Pt 2
Xlibris Publishing returns with Francis Pendlebury, author of Arkenfall. Do you have any particular literary influences that have helped you develop in your genre, subject and style? Tolkien is undeniably an influence on my work, as are HP Lovecraft, CS Lewis and William Shakespeare, although to what extent this is actually apparent to the […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Writing Tips| The Space Opera Genre
With the recent release of Season 3 of the hit science-fiction series The Expanse, Xlibris has decided to share tips and suggestions for writing your own story within The Space Opera Genre. A sub-genre of science-fiction, Space Opera consists of a combination of space warfare, melodramatic adventure, interplanetary conflict, and risk-taking. Stories within […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Writing Tips| Folklore From Around the World- Slavic Folklore Pt 2
Xlibris Publishing returns with Folklore From Around the World: Slavic Folklore Part 2. Leshy, the Guardian of the Forests A strange and enigmatic figure, even within Slavic folklore, Leshy is the guardian spirit of the forests, and he does not tolerate any trespassers. His names and titles include: “Honourable One of the Forest,” “Forest […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author| Francis Pendlebury, Arkenfall
Xlibris Publishing introduces Francis Pendlebury, author of Arkenfall. About Your Book and Yourself Please briefly describe your book My book is called Arkenfall. It is set in an original, yet recognisable and easily accessible fantasy world. The story is focused around a city called Arken, capital of an empire that could be said […] READ MORE |