A new faculty member faces his demons
Spring break in hell
Can demons and vacation mix?
All four novellas from the Royal Academy
Novella. Enchantment and lechery. Reprinted in Year's Besr Fantasy 2003
Novella. Dryads, green slavery, and a reluctant god
Novella. Only the cats knew what she did to her major professor
Novella. Holidays and dragonsContact: pat.bowne@gmail.com
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Fantasy for faculty: THE ROYAL ACADEMY NOVELS and NOVELLAS follow life in and around the Demonology Department of a modern university. Fiction for those of us who know there are demons in the basement.
"I was delighted to come across this wry, inventive fantasy... Anyone who's spent time at a university will recognize the place...
I'd recommend this to anyone who appreciates academic life, spells, counter-spells, supernatural battles, and the charms of discourse."
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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Once upon a Time VIII Reading Challenge
Here’s something new (to me) – a fantasy/ folklore/ fairytale/ mythology reading challenge. I’m going to try it at the lowest level just so as not to disappoint myself — but I bet I’ll read more than just one book … Continue reading
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Belief vs. Magic
I’m making a moroccan-style squash stew. I thought of posting the recipe, but it would include things like ‘add cumin until it smells right’ and ‘cook till it’s done.’ I cook by smell. That’s how my parents taught me about … Continue reading
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A Royal Academy interview
I’ve been interviewed over at Mount Oregano, my friend Sue Burke’s blog. Thanks, Sue! I look forward to returning the favor when Sue’s novel is issued. If you’re a fan of knights in armor you’ll want to check out … Continue reading
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