Author Archives: Pat Bowne

A New Story

My story ‘Where Souls Go’ has just appeared in Red Rose Review, under the inadvertent pen name of Patricia Browne. This the most mannered story I’ve ever written.  It’s one of the stories from my work in progress, and in … Continue reading

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Once Upon a Time VIII Reading Challenge – The Porcelain Dove

When I was younger, I think I would have loved Delia Sherman’s The Porcelain Dove.  It absolutely captures the feel of another, more fairy-tale time.  The aura of porcelain and flowers and stories, parties and wealth permeates the book.  The little … Continue reading

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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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Those Who Favor Fire

What better way to start the new year than a new Royal Academy Story?  In ‘Those Who Favor Fire,’ a museum curator develops a friendship that’s hard to categorize — mainly because the other participant, Winston Chiliming XXIII, will not … Continue reading

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You can’t afford a used copy of my book…

So you better buy a new one. In fact, buy a hundred and sell 99 of them on the fantastic used-book market! TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Character Growth vs. Stagnation

David Farland had an interesting post this morning about stories that depend on character growth and those that depend on stagnation. By ‘interesting’ I mean that it answered some questions and raised a bunch more. The question it answered was … Continue reading

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Legends of Russia by Kseniya Simonova

I don’t know Russian legends, but I know what I like.  This video’s amazing both for her artistry and the confidence with which she destroys and recreates her art. I like a book to do this as well – replacing … Continue reading

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Mary Sue writes open letters

My news stream contained far too many open letters and fake State of the State speeches today, which made me stop and think: why do open letters bug me? And really, what is an open letter? -Person A has an … Continue reading

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