Snippet: Blood on the Wind

Excerpt from Debris. Letting out another sigh, he dropped lower and pumped his wings once. That was asking a lot, and he would need more help after a point. For now, he should swing by the Pool and double-check the water. If he was correct, it had properties he really needed to investigate – From the …

Snippet: Admit Nothing

Excerpt from Debris. Not that he would ever, EVER admit to anyone beyond a select few that he possessed the slightest bit of magic. Especially not when he was the runt of his litter, both parents dead protecting him from a predator, and with an older brother patrolling the border as a war continued practically on …

Bulletin: A New Series Takes Flight!

Let the bells ring out, readers! I have a book out for you! Strength has many facets…. Lost in thought, Ayar’s mind was on his invention that would allow premature griffin cubs to survive. He had no inkling he would rescue a creature that he suspected might be rational. Who would put one of their …

Forms of Conflict, Part 4: Man vs. Nature

We have discussed the definition of conflict and how to build it as well as three of the four forms of conflict: Man vs. Society, Man vs. Self, and Man vs. Man. There was an intermission to discuss some details pertinent to the first two conflict types. These pieces were inspired by a conversation I …

Reposted: Dominic’s 3 Laws of Using Religion in your Fiction Novel (+ Bonus Law)

Sorry, readers, but I ran out of energy and did not have a post prepared for today. In lieu of the next installment in this series on conflict, I have linked to a post on LegendFiction, a very interesting site with a lot to recommend it. The post is on the site owner's "3 Laws …

More Book Recommendations

I am back with another list of recommended books! Foxfier’s list of suggestions still has me thinking, readers. We are told that people do not read anymore, and to some degree, that might be true. But it is difficult to find any interesting novels to read these days. Unless you trust someone else’s recommendation or …

Bulletin: The Best of the Planetary Anthology Series is ALIVE!!!!

Whew! Apologies for the late alert, readers. It has been a bit of a zoo behind the scenes here at A Song of Joy. So many projects, so little time…. The Planetary Anthology Series, as many of you may know, became defunct last year as a print and ebook series. You can still purchase the …

Bulletin: Introducing Postcards from Mars!

Ahem. Introducing for your enjoyment, Postcards from Mars! Each of the 50 word stories herein has a tale inspired by a piece of art that is also included in the collection. MidJourney and other art AI bots are producing fruit in multiple ways, and this anthology is one exhibit of how artists are adapting to …

Review: White Ops by Declan Finn

Whew! Apologies for the delayed review, readers. It’s been a busy time and I had to read this work in between breaks. Yes, it’s been that type of busy behind the scenes here at A Song of Joy and I am ashamed to say it has prevented me from reading and reviewing the early copy …

Reposted – Orwell and Lewis: The Supernatural Keeps Breaking In

This piece by Mr. John C. Wright was too good to pass up, readers. Enjoy! Orwell and Lewis: The Supernatural Keeps Breaking In A longtime reader with the Latinate yet indecipherable name of Nostreculsus,  while discussing THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH by C.S. Lewis, writes: George Orwell reviewed Mr. Lewis’ book, with great appreciation of the concept, …