Tag Archives: L.E. Modesitt JR.

The Trouble With “Action”, by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Kelly Blanchard-Dale

The Trouble With “Action” I’ve often been criticized for the “slow” pace of my books, especially by the “action junkies” who expect a fight, revelation, or surprise in every chapter, or at the least every other chapter. Now, I’d be … Continue reading →

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Interview with L.E. Modesitt Jr.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Kelly Blanchard-Dale

You just completed a trilogy in the saga of Recluce, which if I recall is the first time you’ve used a main character in more than 2 books. What was it about Beltur’s arc that made you want to take … Continue reading →

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The Dragon Illusion by L.E. Modesitt JR.

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Kelly Blanchard-Dale

The Dragon Illusion Recently, I think I’ve seen a resurgence or perhaps a continuation of “dragon books.” I couch it that way because I’m not keeping a tally on how many dragon books are being written and sold. Certainly, dragons … Continue reading →

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Demotic or Not?

Posted on June 23, 2019 by michaelevan28

Demotic or Not? By: L.E. Modesitt Jr. Originally, and still to linguists and historians, the word “demotic” referred to the day-to-day, or common, script used by ancient Egyptians for business transactions, records, and, most likely, what might have passed for … Continue reading →

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How Detailed Is Enough?

Posted on June 23, 2019 by michaelevan28

How Detailed Is Enough? By: L.E. Modesitt Jr. Many, many years ago, I wrote occasional reviews for a semi-noted SF&SF magazine… until I got into an argument with one of the editors about some details in a book.  Two of … Continue reading →

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On the Creation and Completion of The Imager Portfolio

Posted on April 14, 2019 by michaelevan28

On the Creation and Completion of The Imager Portfolio By L.E. Modesitt Jr. The novels of The Imager Portfolio take place across roughly 800 years in the world of Terahnar, a world in which a minuscule percentage of the population … Continue reading →

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Behind the Saga of Recluce

Posted on March 21, 2019 by michaelevan28

Behind the Saga of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt Jr. When I initially decided to write The Magic of Recluce in the late 1980s, I’d been writing science fiction exclusively.  There was scarcely a single word of fantasy in any of … Continue reading →

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“Baroque” Writing

Posted on March 13, 2019 by michaelevan28

“Baroque” Writing by L.E. Modesitt Jr. The other day I was reading a fantasy novel that had been recommended to me by someone whose judgment I trust.  I had to force myself to finish it.  It wasn’t that the technical … Continue reading →

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Excellence in “Borrowed” or “Original” Novels?

Posted on March 13, 2019 by michaelevan28

Excellence in “Borrowed” or “Original” Novels? by L.E. Modesitt Jr. No author writes anything, even the most “original” fantasy or far-future ultra-high novel, without borrowing from somewhere.  To begin with, language, the very medium in which novels are written, contains … Continue reading →

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Patreon?

Posted on March 13, 2019 by michaelevan28

Patreon? by L.E. Modesitt Jr. Lately, I’ve run across more and more writers, singers, and other artists who have set up sites on Patreon to solicit financial support for their writing.  There are even some non-profit publications and foundations asking … Continue reading →

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