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The Unbinding of Fenrir (or…”He’s baaaack!”)
In honor of Halloween and Coffin Hop 2012, I’ve decided to share an excerpt from my dark urban fantasy, Valknut: The Binding. Since the first chapter is available for free at Amazon, it makes sense to share something else. Something … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Hops, Books, Coffin Hop 2012, Marie's Fiction, Myth in fiction, Urban Fantasy
Tagged Fenrir, fiction, Marie Loughin, Norse mythology, Valknut: The Binding
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Genre Confusion: Just what the heck is “Horror,” anyway, and how is it different from Dark Fantasy?
There is a ridiculous array of subgenre choices and mash-ups to choose from when trying to describe a work of fantasy fiction. Those of you who follow my blog know that I have done some heavy thinking about genres, the … Continue reading
Posted in Urban Fantasy, Writing
Tagged fantasy subgenres, genres, horror, Stephen King, urban fantasy, Valknut: The Binding
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A #luckyseven peek at my fiction
Here’s a new thing for me: Jonathan Allen, friend and fellow member of The Emissaries of Strange, recently tagged* me to participate in #luckyseven. Since this is a nice opportunity for readers to sample my novel and stories, I thought … Continue reading
Posted in Marie's Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Writing
Tagged Anthology from Hell, fiction, Hell Hole, novel, Rose in Winter, Short Fiction, Valknut: The Binding
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Discoverability: One Writer’s Solution
As “The Local Bookstore” joins the list of endangered species and we enter the age of digital books, one of the biggest problems facing readers and writers is discoverability. How can readers find new books without being able to browse … Continue reading
Posted in Books, humor, Urban Fantasy, Writing
Tagged Amazon, Amazon Kindle, categories, fantasy subgenres, tags, urban fantasy, Valknut: The Binding
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It’s a Party!
Drag your rumpled party clothes out from under your bed, because you are invited to my book launch party on Saturday, February 18, 2012! If you cannot attend in person, don’t worry! You can still be a virtual attendee. (Details … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Marie's Fiction
Tagged Amazon Kindle, Goodreads, KindleTouch, LibraryThing, Marie Loughin, Valknut: The Binding
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Fantasy on the Ice
My dad doesn’t read fantasy fiction. Ever. The only fiction books he reads are crime novels, like those by John D. MacDonald. In fact, he only reads John D. MacDonald books. And only the ones with Travis McGee in them. … Continue reading
Predgoalutions for 2012
Free Photo Bank Daring Predictions A president shall be elected in the US. It might be a new one. Road construction/modification will continue in Surrey, BC. None of it will be completed (except maybe the filling of some pot holes). … Continue reading
Posted in humor, Life, Marie's Fiction
Tagged goals, multiple viewpoints, Nook, Resolutions, Smashwords, Valknut: The Binding
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Speaking of Norse gods and hobos… [Announcements!]
I have a few announcements today, starting with: My first ever flash fiction story, “Jokul Frosti and the Boy,” is appearing at Sommer Leigh’s wonderful blog for FREE! I’m pretty happy with this story and hope you take a moment to … Continue reading
Posted in Marie's Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Writing
Tagged Amazon, Flash fiction, Kindle, Marie M. Loughin, Norse mythology, Short story, The Binding, Valknut: The Binding
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Time for a long winter’s nap
I visited Hillary Jacques blog, today, where she described the descent of winter on her Alaskan town. And then she asked the question, “What is your winter like? Is it a season or a feeling? How do you escape?” Here … Continue reading
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