Category: fantasy

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Age Compatability in Characters (MAGNIFICA SPOILER WARNING!!)

Hi Jim, I wanted to ask you about one of your characters. I’m working on my own YA series and finished reading Magnifica a while ago. You mention in the book that Lia’na doesn’t age as fast as Toby. If they survive, she’ll roughly be the elven equivalent of a human’s late 40s when he dies. I really think that if you leave the … Read More Age Compatability in Characters (MAGNIFICA SPOILER WARNING!!)

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Rooting for the Bad Guy

Hi Jim, I was hoping you could give me a little advice on how to write perspective. The main character in my story is going to be a bad guy. When I say bad, I mean the story is going to revolve around the villain. I’m just really not sure how I can write that effectively. I mean typically you try to get people … Read More Rooting for the Bad Guy

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The “Misery” Effect

Hi Jim, I was hoping you could help me here. I have a series of short stories that I’ve published and have a niche following on a couple of sites. I recently decided to take the story in a new direction and killed off the main character. It turns out that this character was a lot more popular than I thought. Now I’m getting … Read More The “Misery” Effect

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Drakin: The Orphans of Haven Update

To my loyal readers… My sincerest apologies for being away for so long. I know it’s been close to two months since last I posted any updates, but things have been insanely busy. My wife gave birth to our third child (whom Drakin will be dedicated to), we’re closing on a house, and I’m still chugging along with getting this book finished to my … Read More Drakin: The Orphans of Haven Update

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Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

Hello all! So it’s been a couple of weeks now, it looks like sales are going well! Thanks BTW! So I know I haven’t been around in a while since I published Drakin and for that I do apologize. However I had some inspiration come my way… and actually managed to write out a full sequel in a matter of weeks. It’s really rough … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

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Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

Hello all! So it’s been a couple of weeks now, it looks like sales are going well! Thanks BTW! So I know I haven’t been around in a while since I published Drakin and for that I do apologize. However I had some inspiration come my way… and actually managed to write out a full sequel in a matter of weeks. It’s really rough … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

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Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

Hello all! So it’s been a couple of weeks now, it looks like sales are going well! Thanks BTW! So I know I haven’t been around in a while since I published Drakin and for that I do apologize. However I had some inspiration come my way… and actually managed to write out a full sequel in a matter of weeks. It’s really rough … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next?

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Drakin: The Orphans of Haven Cover Reveal!!!

I’ve been incredibly anxious to get this one out, and here it is!!! After long last, thanks in no small part to my cover artist Brett Warniers, my photographer Rick Chandler, and returning cover model Nicole Hailer, the cover for Drakin: The Orphans of Haven is complete! Hope you enjoy! The nightmares never end for Radley Zall. After years of struggling for survival during … Read More Drakin: The Orphans of Haven Cover Reveal!!!

#Christian #Fantasy Author Spotlight: #Cover #Reveal — K.M. Jenkins

Today I have a special feature here for your enjoyment. This has been a long journey that took inside a year to accomplish. I have this showcased over on my design blog along with this one. The purpose of this spotlight isn’t to ramble on forever like I do occasionally. My friend Alfredo Pachicano and […] via #Christian #Fantasy Author Spotlight: #Cover #Reveal — K.M. … Read More #Christian #Fantasy Author Spotlight: #Cover #Reveal — K.M. Jenkins

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Entertainment or Activism?

Hi Jim, I was hoping you could talk a little bit more about your views on politics in entertainment. You seem to be of the mindset that a writer or entertainer either has to choose to write a good story or write a political piece. Why can’t they be one in the same? Why can’t someone accomplish both goals at the same time? Thanks, … Read More Entertainment or Activism?

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Idea Expansion and Growth

How do you expand an idea? I have this idea for years now, but as soon as I try to expand it, it starts to sound boring and then I just dunno which way to go with this. -Journal of Chrissie Hi there! Thanks for the question. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to expand an idea, even if it’s a good one. … Read More Idea Expansion and Growth

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Drakin: The Orphans of Haven Update

Hi all, A few quick updates. We’ve made significant progress on the cover. My artist estimates that we’ll have a good draft copy by the end of the week. The legal paperwork has been submitted and we’re waiting on the ISBNs. Still no hard release date as I’m still waiting on the final draft submission, but we’re getting there! Readers, Do you have a … Read More Drakin: The Orphans of Haven Update