Rebecca Alasdair
I'm an Australian indie author whose one true love is fantasy—the more epic, the better!
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Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 2
Magic-users. Those who have magical powers and/or practice the often deadly art of magic. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic-user found in popular fantasy novels, corresponding to the magic systems discussed in Magic & magic-users in high fantasy - Part 1. >>
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Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 1
Magic. The power of apparently influencing events using mysterious or supernatural forces, and one of the key elements of modern fantasy fiction. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic found in popular fantasy novels. >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: April 2018
The third Update's a charm! Find out what I've been up to during the 30 days of April, where I'm at with my WIPs, what great books I've read, and which was my favourite quote of this month. >>
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Those Who Chose To Serve: A poem for ANZAC Day
This poem is written in honour of all Australian soldiers, both past and present, who have served on operations overseas. Adapted from my 2016 poem Leave None Behind for ANZAC Day 2018. >>
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Exploring mental illness in YA literature
Mental illness is one of the most pressing health concerns of the modern age, and YA literature has a role to play in opening up the conversation on this long-tabooed subject. Here I discuss some of the things to remember when writing about mental illness, and what YA books are currently out there. >>
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5 novel endings I will NEVER recover from
We all have one. A novel whose ending was so intensely traumatic that we may never, ever recover from it. Here I share five such novels that I have read. What books still traumatise you? >>
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The delicate art of naming characters
Choosing names for our characters is no easy task. We want them to be memorable, meaningful, and representative of the story we're trying to tell. Here, I share how I name my characters, and some of the tips and tricks I've picked up during my writing journey. >>
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MONTHLY UPDATE: March 2018
Monthly Update Take #2! Find out what I've been up to these last 4.5 weeks, where I'm at with my WIPs and what great books I've read. Also introducing a special new segment my fellow bookworms might enjoy... >>
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10 things to do after you finish writing your novel
You know that kind of lost feeling you get when you finish writing a novel? That weird sensation of not knowing what to do with yourself? Well, here are 10 of my favourite things to do after I put my pen down, and before I move onto my next WIP! >>
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5 must-read blogs for the novice self-editor
Editing is not the simple act of reading through your novel and correcting spelling and grammatical errors. It is, in fact, a comprehensive process, and one that many of us beginners struggle with. Today, I share some of the best blogs and blog posts I've come across that shed light on what editing really is! >>
