 Fantasy: May 07, 2008 Issue [#2380] |
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"To see the world for a moment as something rich and strange is the private reward of many a discovery."
~ Edward M. Purcell
"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open."
~Jawaharlal Nehru
"The world is full of strange phenomena that cannot be explained by the laws of logic or science."
~Dave Barry
The world needs fantasy. It can be an escape from daily life, a means for finding the hero within, a landscape to inspire the imagination. Enter the world of Fantasy. In my newsletters you can expect thorough looks at different aspects of fantasy writing, and a publisher spotlight.
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This world is an amazing place. There are many natural phenomena that could almost come from a fantasy novel. I'm going to describe some of these for you, focusing on the 'wow' factor rather than the science behind them. Links provided show pictures and more info. Perhaps some of these wonders can inspire you.
The Auroras (Northern and Southern Lights): This effect is probably the most well-known of those I'm going to mention. Glorious light shows in the sky, green and red curtains of light above the horizon. Known by the Cree as the Dance of the Spirits.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/
Broken spectre: A rainbow halo surrounding a shadowy figure. Also known as a Glory Ring or Brocken Bow. An effect of light and fog. It seems as if a ghost comes through a tunnel of light.
http://www.atoptics.co.uk/droplets/globrock.htm
Ball lightning: Balls of light, traveling through the sky. Wrath of a thunder god? Or chariots of fire? No short lived streak of light, but a life determined to continue.
http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/B/ball_lightning.html
Fire rainbow: The sky on fire, wisps of cloud as flame and smoke. A wide rainbow band.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/06/060619-rainbow-fire.html
"Relámpago del Catatumbo" (Catatumbo lightning): " Arcs of light in the sky, messages between the clouds, never-ending storm. This almost permanent storm has been used as light for ship navigation, giving it another name - Maracaibo Beacon. The lightning has no thunder, as if you were watching a window into another world.
http://fogonazos.blogspot.com/2007/06/catatumbo-everlasting-storm.html
The Rain of Fishes: In Honduras, the Lluvia de Peces, or Rain of Fishes, occurs a couple times each year. A huge storm blesses the people with living fish, inspiring a yearly festival to celebrate the phenomena. A modern manna from the heavens.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lluvia_de_Peces
Pink lake: This is one that inspired a location in my own story, a blushing lake filled with a goddess' tears. Shallow waters, filled with salt, shimmering shades of pink and purple.
http://www.galenfrysinger.com/senegal_pink_lake.htm
Some say that magic is merely science that has yet to be explained. But even those with solid science explanations retain their awe, there magic. Let a little of this world's magic influence your own.
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Reader Comments
From Canmohr :
Another great newsletter :)
really nice,I find romance in a book very good,it makes it much more interesting if the writer doesn't overact it, i just mean u dont want to have like twenty couple in one book :)
Greetings :)
You're right, it would be carrying romance a bit far if everyone was perfectly matched. Unless, of course, the intent was comedy instead of serious.
From Izkata :
Hehe.. I intend to make romance part of my comedic relief: Once Arda (female) realizes that Izzy (male) has a crush on her brother, Dearu (who is fairly oblivious), she's going to start throwing them alone together in as many situations as she can - such as, sharing a tent together.
Sounds like some great conflict, and humorous moments!
From diana :
Thank you for the wonderful newsletter on conflict. It has reassured the direction I have taken with two characters in a novel I am completing; the young man is all thumbs around a young lady, but alone he's as strong as the rest of the characters in their mission, and the evil protagonist has a redeeming quality that only she can bring about in the end.
I'm glad I could help. Sounds like you have some great character setup.
From bazilbob:
Thank you for a great newsletter. I have to confess, I tend to avoid writing romance, as though it would mean having to write Mills and Boon. I'd never considered using it as a tool to hook more readers, but now that you've suggested it, it makes sense.
Thanks again
Louise
You're welcome. I hope you'll consider the romantic potential in the future. 
From AliceNgoreland :
I am so flatter to have a tale of mine featured. I recently expanded it to meet the requirements of a zine. You got to try if you want to take you dreams more tangible. Thank you for the encourage you gave .
Good luck with the zine.
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