The MAD Scribe

Chronicles of a fantasy writer trying to become a fantasy author. Banner pic from: He/him.

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@ornithopteryx If memory serves it all went here. I believe the magic system in Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is based on dragon’s “grit.”

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[indyman @indyman_123]

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[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@Michelle4Laughs What specific types of fantasy are hot right now? Still cozy? Grimdark? Something else?

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@ornithopteryx I did this exact thing, giving my MC a sidekick who channels the best/worst of Roman Roy. Best/worst writing decision I ever made. 🤣

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

Anybody know if #dragoncon2025 is a good place to meet/pitch agents? I see a number of workshops, but no official meet and greet. I’ve never been to one before so don’t know if this is the one to break the bank for.

#amwriting
#amquerying
#amwritingfantasy
#WritingCommunity

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@smlechon I eagerly await the chance to submit. I’ll hold off on submitting to anyone else at Azantian for now, as I believe our interests align best.

Until then, I’ll keep my Arcane inspired story holstered.

Thank you Shannon! 😬

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@ornithopteryx You can grab the sample chapters off Amazon for free and decide thereafter. Let me know if you dig it. It’s a hidden gem IMO.

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@ornithopteryx Be forewarned, the book is closer to a Pratchett book than typical fantasy. The MC bullies and connives his way into a meeting with the devil and walks away with a contract (do x or else y). So, it’s kinda cheating in the way the stakes and conflict are laid out. Still good tho!

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@sarahreesbrenna @WaterstonesCovG Did Silco, Mephisto, or that one guy from Whiplash make the cut?

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@laurenspieller Hi Lauren! I checked your query page but it was closed. Do you require a synopsis? Thank you.

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@BenGalley Nice! I actually prefer 3rd person POV. I loved Caltro’s dry sarcasm though and am dying for more of that. Wish more fantasy writers had a voice like yours!

Will be checking out the Emaneska series soon!

[Tor Books @torbooks]

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[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@mjkuhnbooks No clue. But this is why every character I write is a rule breaker. I live via their “don’t care” attitude because I cannot. #tooreal

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@misterkristoff I’ll eat my kindle if this isn’t a reference to the legendary Bill Hicks.

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@ryanarey Whatever happened to “the threshold” in S1’s finale? Was HWR lying about not knowing what comes next?

[The MAD Scribe @The_MAD_Scribe]

@FletcherMR Totally agree about the camerawork for Succession being a turn off. I’m glad I pushed through it in the end. The character work is great in general, but Roman Roy alone is worth it.

If you’re into dramadies, give those other shows a try. They all have stellar pilots IMO.