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Writing lessons — so what is a portal story and why are they a no no?

Charles Stross writes them. So does Taylor Anderson. Eric Flint‘s 1632 is all about portals! So why are portal stories so bad? When I was shopping Gordath Wood, I heard from a couple of agents that the “portal” novel was overdone. Joshua Bilmes and Kristen Nelson both said that the Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, 16 yearsOctober 6, 2009 ago

Gordath Wood

A review of Gordath Wood

I just wanted to share another review of Gordath Wood. Please note: This was first posted on a site called Gramma’s Reads and can also be seen on Paranormal Romance. Gordath Wood is just a splendid book! It begins with jumpers (horses that are trained to handle courses with hurdles) and Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, 17 yearsDecember 16, 2008 ago