Because writers are not lone wolves.

[smw]

In the interest of networking and introducing my two very shy friends to the greater community of DW, I've written little summaries of their works and suggested reading for both of them. I believe networking among writers is an immensely important thing, and as such I'd like to expand those introductions beyond my journal and on to here.

First off: breezeshadow, who I introduce here, writes unconventional fantasy. She's got a distinct narrative voice and a great sense of humor.

Secondly: raze, who I introduce here, uses her vast knowledge of animal behavior, the harsh facts of life, and mythology to create a world that is both brutal and engrossing. Her depictions of therianthropes are by far the best I have ever encountered.

Would you care to introduce yourself or your favorite DW authors? Perhaps you could point us to your favorite of their (or your own) works. I'm always looking to broaden my reading circle and would certainly appreciate meeting fellow artists.

Comments

[clare_dragonfly]

Cool idea!

I'm kind of crazy about aldersprig's work. She writes the dark-fantasy-sometimes-with-smut serial Addergoole, and posts a lot of other fiction on her journal, including a world where magic is controlled by strands (like string theory with magic), an alternative USA in which California is its own country with women in charge and legalized slavery, and one in which all kinds of mythological creatures live side-by-side. It sounds a little weird but it's awesome.

I've also read a couple of analect's stories and loved them!

I hesitate to plug or describe my own writing, but I can link to my landing page, and mention that I write mostly fantasy: http://clare-dragonfly.dreamwidth.org/22238.html

[aldersprig]

*purr* Thank you, Clare!

I'll plug clare_dragonfly's work... and also lilfluff!

[clare_dragonfly]

Right back atcha! You already knew I was kind of crazy about your work ;)

[aldersprig]

Aawr! *hug!!*

[analect]

Gah! I realised I'd forgotten to add your name just after I logged off. *facepalm*

Haven't had time to read too much yet, but I highly recommend The Bookstore!

(And thank you, both for the kind words and the recs - I'm definitely going to have to check aldersprig out. ;)

[aldersprig]

*waves* I am check-out-able! Hi, I'm Lyn!