Authors' Alcove for Fantasy Writers

In this episode of The Writing Corner with Authors' Alcove , we sit down with Myrenne Mae, the acclaimed fantasy author and guest co-host for this month's Meet the Author Book Club. Join us as we dive into an in-depth discussion about the enchanting world of her latest work, her creative writing process, and the themes that inspire her storytelling. We'll also touch on what it's li...

Agnes Wolfe and Avily Jerome, a Realm Awards Finalist, have a great discussion, while sharing fantasy storytelling techniques and discussing fantasy world building. As we dive into the thrilling world of urban fantasy with bestselling author Avily Jerome! Avily, the mastermind behind The Breeding and over a dozen supernatural fantasy books, is also a freelance editor and mentor helping writers bri...

Today’s episode will tell you how to become a better fiction writer , how to edit your book yourself , and how to strengthen your plot. Today I got expert advice from a developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell of Hart Bound Editing. We discuss how to make informed decisions about story structure, pacing, and length. In episode six of the Story Savvy Self-Editing Series, the Hart Bound Editing Podcast...

What makes a good writer great? How can I improve my storytelling skills? These are just a couple questions I got answered when I asked foradvice from a developmental editor Rebecca Hartwel of Hart Bound Editing as we discussed how to protect our most beloved parts of our story, during the editing process.  In episode 5 of the Story Savvy Self-Editing Series , the Hart Bound Editing Podcast joins...

Are you ready to learn how to write a novel that sells and discover book marketing strategies beyond social media ? 📚 In this episode of Authors' Alcove: For Fantasy Writers , host Agnes Wolfe sits down with bestselling author Lana McAra to discuss the power of emotional storytelling , marketing your book without relying on social platforms, and how to craft stories that truly resonate with r...

Want to know what makes a good writer great? Stay tuned to learn how self editing your novel leads to writer improvement, while we uncover how to find the central message of a story. In the 4th episode of the Story Savvy Self-Editing Series, the Hart Bound Editing Podcast teams up with Authors' Alcove to help writers uncover the heart of their story or the story’s message. This 52-week series...

Agnes Wolfe seeks advice from a developmental editor, Rebecca Hartwell where they explore writing advice for fantasy authors , including meeting genre requirements and the difference between conventions and tropes. In this third episode of the 52-week Story Savvy series, Rebecca , developmental editor, founder, and host of Hart Bound Editing [ http://hartboundediting.com ] provides actionable tips...

In our second episode of the Story Savvy series, we cover self-editing tips for authors, including how to know your genre, recognize different book genres, and avoid common genre mistakes. Rebecca, developmental editor, founder, and host of Hart Bound Editing [http://hartboundediting.com], joins forces with Agnes Wolfe, host and founder of Authors' Alcove [http://authorsalcove.com] in this second...

Developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell collaborates with Authors’ Alcove in this self-editing guide for authors on how to identify your target audience when writing. Rebecca, founder of Hart Bound Editing [http://hartboundediting.com], collaborates with Agnes Wolfe, host and founder of Authors' Alcove [http://authorsalcove.com], where Rebecca breaks down how to self-edit your manuscript and make yo...

In this month’s Meet the Author Book Club, host Agnes Wolfe and her panel delve into Of Myth and Memento Mori by Victoria Clapton. The story follows Elara Vynn, a tenacious mythkeeper tasked with preserving lost tales, who is drawn into a perilous alliance with the enigmatic deathbringer, Caelum. Themes of memory, mortality, and defiance pulse through this evocative tale, weaving a rich tapestry o...

In this month’s Meet the Author Book Club, host Agnes Wolfe and her panel delve into Three Coins from a Dead Man’s Pocket by Myrenne Mae. The story follows Avalina Llahenór, a daring druis with a thousand-year-old secret, and her fiery connection with the cursed Thorben. Themes of love, sacrifice, and vengeance weave through this gripping fantasy, filled with intrigue and high-stakes magic. The pa...

In this special live session of the Meet the Author Book Club, host Agnes Wolfe and her panel dive into the captivating world of A Heart of Flame by Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, the first book in the Unlocked Series. With Rebecca herself as the featured guest, the discussion explores the intricate plot, complex characters, and the unique setting of a modern Roman Empire. The group delves into the story...

Join us for an engaging and in-depth discussion of Scarlett St. Clair's captivating novel, "A Touch of Darkness," on the Authors' Alcove Online Bestselling Book Club. Hosted by Agnes Wolfe, this special episode features insightful conversations with aspiring author Dawn Marie Manning, prolific writer Amber Letters, and Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, the acclaimed author of the Unlocked...

In this podcast episode of Meet the Author Book Club with Authors Alcove, host Agnes Wolfe introduces Melanie Murphy, the author of "The Extraordinary Anna Park," a novel of magical realism set in the Adirondacks. Co-hosts Dawn Marie Manning, Amber Letters, and Rebecca Mae Hartwell join in discussing their admiration for Melanie’s character development and handling of trauma, with Melani...