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Delvan Miners of the Old West

April 13, 2016 by

When I first had ideas for writing a magical fantasy set in the Old West, I considered several options for how far to go with the fantasy elements. I could add wizards to the social fabric and call it good, or I could add fantasy races and creatures as well. I decided to do it […]

Filed Under: Creature Feature, Geomancer's Bargain, Western Geomancer, World Building - Creatures

Golden Dragons of the American Southwest

September 26, 2015 by

My grandfather was a huge fan of the westerns “Gunsmoke” and “Bonanza.” I sat with him and watched those television shows many times while visiting my grandparents as a young boy. I didn’t experience the joy of books set in the Old West until I was in high school and discovered The Sacketts by Louis […]

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The Werewolves of North Idaho

December 8, 2014 by

Given some of the stories I’ve written, anyone would think I have a fascination for werewolves. If that’s true, I’m certainly not alone. The number of movies and books featuring werewolves is mind boggling, and their continued popularity attests to a widespread public interest. As a dedicated fantasist, I’ll admit that I enjoy a good […]

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Creature Feature: The Spirits of Mundia

May 27, 2012 by

This creature feature started out as a brainstorming session on what form religion would take in the Vaetra Chronicles world of Mundia. I could have adapted a pantheon from human history, made up my own gods, or (unusual in fantasy) gone for the mono-theistic approach that has evolved in our own world history. But I […]

Filed Under: Creature Feature, World Building - Creatures