On this date, January 28th, in medieval history: 814 – Charlemagne dies at Aachen 1457 – Henry VII is born 1547 – Death of Henry VIII The following account of Charlemagne’s death is from the king’s long-time friend and courtier, Einhard: Toward the close of his life [813], when he… Read More »Today in Medieval History
The following are literary Web sites I came across: Bartleby Bartleby is the preeminent Internet publisher of literature, reference, and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge. The site also offers an encyclopedia, dictionary and thesaurus.… Read More »Bartleby, DailyLit and Wikibooks
Writer’s Corner has a good article on How to Find Interesting Words and Names for Your Fantasy Writing. The article covers the following points: Keep a small notebook of interesting names and words Maps are an excellent resource Dictionaries and encyclopedias Foreign languages Add a glossary to your novel Hearing… Read More »Create Unique Words and Names When Writing Fantasy
Scott Ginsberg has some good advice on disciplining yourself to be a more effective writer. His article 8 (More) Ways to Discipline Yourself to Write Every Single Day – Even When You’re Not in the Mood covers the following points: 1. Shift your attitude toward writing. 2. Rearrange your definition… Read More »8 Ways to Disciplined Writing, Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (January 2, 2008) ISBN-10: 0061149047 The year is 878, and Uhtred is returning home to Northumbria at the hands of the Three Spinners. Lords of the North is the third book in the Saxon Chronicles series (following… Read More »Review of Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell