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Hello, D. T. Krew! It’s been a while, I hope you’ve all been well. Mrs. Kane and I have been busy getting ready for our new addition, who is just about 8 weeks away now. Hard to believe I’m that close to having my life irreparably changed forever (in the best possible way, of course!) … Continue reading Fire & Ink Cover Reveal →
I’ve still been making photos in what little spare time I have. Lately, black and white street photography has been my thing. I like how the image of the bench has the eyes of the two faces covered, but my own eye in the reflection, plus the eyes of the cat. Also, my silhouette is in the … Continue reading Photos of the Week, Plus Photo of the YEAR! →
Through these busy times, I have still been taking some photos of my bird friends. Here are a few recent ones I hope you enjoy! We have an American Bald Eagle, Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Green Heron, and a Mocking Bird.
I had a work trip to New York City last week and took a stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge before my return flight Friday morning. It was a lovely sunrise with some interesting sights! I’m also trying my hand at telling stories through panels of three photos. Here’s a bit of a sad story I … Continue reading September 25, 2023 Photos of the Week →
Twenty By D. T. Kane Temporal Operations Militia, Field Report #002 Author’s Note and Trigger Warnings: On September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened when four American jet airliners were hijacked by terrorists and used as weapons of mass destruction in utter disregard for the lives of the innocent passengers aboard them. Three of those planes … Continue reading Temporal Operations Militia, Field Report #002: “Twenty” →
Tandy By D. T. Kane Temporal Operations Militia, Field Report #001 AUTHOR’S NOTE: Unlike my fantasy novels, there is foul language in this story. “The stars glowed like a thousand supernovas as she was yanked through time. Again.“ Tandy’s ebony skin shone in the evening twilight. Her dark hair was cut short and her brilliant … Continue reading Temporal Operations Militia, Field Report #001: “Tandy” →
Today is a somber day in the U.S. and around the world as we remember the awful terror attacks that occurred 22 years ago. We all know about the collapse of the Twin Towers and the plane that crashed into the Pentagon. We all are also aware that there was a fourth plane that crashed … Continue reading A Story About September 11: A Tribute to the Heroes of United Airlines Flight 93 →
“All I want is to go home and plant grain and make beer and read books. Is that so hard to understand?” -Patricia A. McKillip, The Riddle-Master of Hed Sometimes you have to re-focus on what you really care about. Others will try to impose expectations on you, or you may impose unreasonable expectations … Continue reading July 28, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
Some more wildlife photos this week: The deer shots I took on a walk near my house last week. The swan was a couple months back. It actually had a nest right next to a walking trail and I had to move past it very slowly. I got hissed at a few times. And then … Continue reading July 28, 2023 Photos of the Week →
Been a while since we did some wildlife photos, so enjoy these bird photos I’ve taken over the past few months. Here, we have a screech owl, some baby swans, a red-shouldered hawk, a green heron (with turtle friend!), and a great blue heron in flight.
D. T. Kane reads chapter 39 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 40-Episode 66 (2:39) →
“Truth needs no apology.” Patricia McKillip, Riddle-Master of Hed As I was preparing for the upcoming show where we’ll discuss McKillip’s Riddle-Master of Hed, this quote jumped off the page at me. There’s a lot packed into these four words. On the one hand, it is an absolute statement that ought to … Continue reading June 30, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
Searching for truth on the streets of Cleveland, Ohio. What does each of these photos say about the human condition to you?
D. T. Kane reads the second half of chapter 39 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 39 Part 2 -Episode 65 (2:38) →
It’s been unseasonably chilly here in Western NY this week, so how about some warming sunset silhouette photos taken on the shores of Lake Ontario a few weeks back?
D. T. Kane reads the first half of chapter 39 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 39 Part 1 -Episode 64 (2:37) →
A splash of color at a B&B in Geneseo, NY; a street vendor jokes with his customers; wheelies at Lake Ontario; and a lovely couple stroll together, murmuring to one another of past days; dandelions at home.
D. T. Kane reads the second half of chapter 38 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 38 Part 2 -Episode 63 (2:36) →
I’ve been reviewing some of my favorite writing advice lately as I deal with the ups and downs of drafting my next novel. Some days I feel great about it, others the self-doubt rears its ugly head. If you’ve been following along with my recent updates–including today’s–you’ll know that my current work-in-progress is turning out to be … Continue reading May 5, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
This week, we’re playing around with the contrasts between black and white and color. Color can really draw the eye but it can also be distracting, and black and white allows you to focus more on texture and mood. These are just a few shots I took while strolling around the little … Continue reading May 5, 2023 Photos of the Week →
D. T. Kane reads the first half of chapter 38 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 38 Part 1 -Episode 62 (2:35) →
“Shall I describe it to you, or would you like me to find you a box?” ― Legolas to Gimli in Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Movie) I copped out a little this week. This isn’t actually the quote I wanted to discuss, but the one I do isn’t a fantasy quote, so … Continue reading April 28, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
This week, we’re time traveling back to March, when Mrs. Kane and I visited the Corning Museum of Glass. It’s absolutely amazing what these artists do and I hope you enjoy this variety of images! Also, the photo accompanying the quote of the week was taken inside the George Eastman House in Rochester, NY.
D. T. Kane reads chapter 37 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 37 -Episode 61 (2:34) →
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” ― J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan At the risk of coming off as arrogant by quoting myself, this week’s quote brought to mind something I intend to have one of the characters in Fire and Ink say: “Doubt is the … Continue reading April 21, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads the second half of chapter 36 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 36 -Episode 60 (2:33) →
D. T. Kane reads the second half of chapter 35 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 35 Pt 2 -Episode 59 (2:32) →
“Life would be unbearably dull if we had answers to all our questions.” ―Jim Butcher, Death Masks As I was browsing Goodreads for this week’s quote (sorry if that spoils the fantasy some of you may have had of me sitting in an easy chair, thumbing through physical books each Thursday night for the quote … Continue reading March 31, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads the first half of chapter 35 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising, now available: www.books2read.com/intothedragonsmaw Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 35 Pt 1 -Episode 58 (2:31) →
“Fear was an artificial condition. It’s imposed from the outside. So it’s possible to fight it. You should do the things you’re afraid of.” ― Martha Wells, Artificial Condition If you’re interested in any sort of creative pursuit, you should read Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. In it, he identifies what he calls “resistance,” that nagging … Continue reading March 24, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
“Write down everything that happens in the story, and then in your second draft make it look like you knew what you were doing all along.” -Neil Gaiman I’m at the point in drafting my next novel (Spoken Books #6) where I’m convinced I have no idea what I’m doing and my writing’s little better than the … Continue reading March 17, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
“And so it was,” Baz concluded, “that I abandoned my people, mounted my dragon, and came to your lands.” Not even the flame of rebellion can melt the snows of the Icy Heights in winter. So, despite their resounding victory against the forces of Erstwhile, Baz and his rebels have spent the last four months … Continue reading Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising-Now Available! →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 34 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 34 -Episode 57 (2:30) →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 33 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 33 -Episode 56 (2:29) →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 32 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 32 -Episode 55 (2:28) →
CLICK HERE to preorder! “And so it was,” Baz concluded, “that I abandoned my people, mounted my dragon, and came to your lands.” Not even the flame of rebellion can melt the snows of the Icy Heights in winter. So, despite their resounding victory against the forces of Erstwhile, Baz and his rebels have spent the … Continue reading Available for Pre-Order: Into the Dragon’s Maw, Part V of The Spoken Books Uprising →
“Steel is power. Money is power. But of all the things in all the worlds, words are power.” ― Pierce Brown, Red Rising Being an author who writes a series where magic is read aloud from rare books, I’m often going on about the importance of spreading knowledge through the written and spoken word. But often it’s … Continue reading February 3, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads the second half of chapter 31 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane (and get free books!): www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 31 Pt 2 -Episode 54 (2:27) →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 30 and the first half of 31 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, is now available! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork depicting Baz, Deliritous, and Rox. Buy here: … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 30&31 -Episode 53 (2:26) →
“Mother,” I thought back to it, as clearly as I could, “I would like one of your eggs.” “What,” she asked, “do you offer it?” “I offer it long life,” I answered. “And fresh, red meat without struggle, and I offer it my friendship.” “And what will you ask of it?” “I will ask for … Continue reading January 27, 2023 Fantasy QOTW →
I couldn’t stop at just four, so here are four more of my favorite photos from 2022! Again, in no particular order…
“Nothing is all good or all bad,” she says. “Life is so much messier than that.” ― V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue This quote brought to mind a Chinese proverb that I’ve heard from several different sources. It’s stuck with me, so I thought I’d share it with all of you this week. I’ve … Continue reading January 20, 2023 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 29 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, is now available! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork depicting Baz, Deliritous, and Rox. Buy here: https://books2read.com/spokenbooksboxset Buy direct from my Pay … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 29 -Episode 52 (2:25) →
“You could even say that Readers are the one force in our world more powerful than me. Because as long as there are Readers who believe in Good’s power over Evil, Good will still win, even if I obliterate every kingdom in the Woods. Because there will always be Readers, no matter what I do. … Continue reading January 13, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 28 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, is now available! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork depicting Baz, Deliritous, and Rox. Buy here: https://books2read.com/spokenbooksboxset Buy direct from my Pay … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 28 -Episode 51 (2:24) →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 27 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, is now available! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork depicting Baz, Deliritous, and Rox. Buy here: https://books2read.com/spokenbooksboxset Buy direct from my Pay … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 27 -Episode 50 (2:23) →
I took lots of great photos this year. Here are a few of my favorites! In no particular order:
D. T. Kane reads chapter 26 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, is now available! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork depicting Baz, Deliritous, and Rox. Buy here: https://books2read.com/spokenbooksboxset Buy direct from my Pay … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 26 -Episode 49 (2:22) →
“We need metaphors of magic and monsters in order to understand the human condition.” ― Stephen R. Donaldson (author of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, among many others) If you’ve been reading this newsletter for any length of time, you know I’m on a mission to explore how novels classified as fantasies can nonetheless have real … Continue reading December 16, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 24 and 25 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, is now available! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork depicting Baz, Deliritous, and Rox. Buy here: https://books2read.com/spokenbooksboxset Buy direct from … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 24 & 25 -Episode 48 (2:21) →
“Evil in general does not sleep, and therefore doesn’t see why anyone else should.” ― Terry Pratchett, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch We might not be fighting actual demons or dragons or orcs on a regular basis, but their are plenty of every-day evils that keep us up at night. Some … Continue reading December 9, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
“There is magic in words. Power in persuasion. The subtle difference between the words melancholy and sad can unravel a kingdom. Learn to use words with the precision of a sword, and you will have more magic at your disposal than Gantric the Great.” ―Brielle D. Porter, Jester What would you do if I told you there’s a simple way … Continue reading December 2, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 22 and 23 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, is now available! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork depicting Baz, Deliritous, and Rox. Buy here: https://books2read.com/spokenbooksboxset Buy direct from … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 22 & 23 -Episode 47 (2:20) →
D. T. Kane discusses chapters 15-21 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: www.patreon.com/dtkane Buy The Spoken Books Uprising Box Set (eBook only) and get two exclusive essays and character artwork! Buy direct from me to save 30%! https://books2read.com/b/spokenbooksboxset Part IV, Declaimer’s Stand: https://books2read.com/declaimersstand Map of Oration: https://dtkane.com/resources/map-of-oration/
D. T. Kane reads chapters 20 and 21 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, will release at the exclusive price of $3.99 to my newsletter on Black Friday! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 20 & 21-Episode 45 (2:18) →
“Often does hatred hurt itself.” J.R.R. TOlkien, The Two Towers Hatred, or any other negative emotion, tends to feel good in the moment. We are hurt, or angry, or distraught, and we need somewhere to direct our anguish. Somewhere other than ourselves. But that which we do for quick relief is rarely a true remedy. Indeed, … Continue reading November 18, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 18 and 19 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. The first eBox Set of The Spoken Books Uprising, Parts I-III, will release at the exclusive price of $3.99 to my newsletter on Black Friday! It features two original essays about my inspiration behind the series and also artwork … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 18 & 19 -Episode 44 (2:17) →
“One must always be careful of books and what is inside of them, for words have the power to change us.” ― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel When considering how to address this week’s quote, part of me wanted to disagree with it. Do we really need to be “careful” with books? Is reading and expanding … Continue reading November 11, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 17 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Donate to NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month): https://store.nanowrimo.org/collections/donate Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 17 -Episode 43 (2:16) →
“My definition of an adult is someone who lives their life aware they are sharing the world with others. My definition of an adult is someone who knows the world was here before they showed up and that it’ll be here well after they walk away from it.My definition of an adult, in other words, … Continue reading November 4, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 16 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow this link … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 16 -Episode 42 (2:15) →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 15 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow this link … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 15 -Episode 41 (2:14) →
“Do you think it’s ready?” I [Silenus, The Poet] asked.“It’s perfect… a masterpiece.”“Do you think it’ll sell?” I asked.“No f*cking way.” ― Dan Simmons, Hyperion Another quote I really appreciate for the dual roles it plays. To give some context, the character asking the question in this quote is Martin Silenus, an acerbic and jaded poet, who … Continue reading October 21, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane discusses Chapters 11-14 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow this link … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Discuss Chs 11 to 14 -Episode 40 (2:13) →
“Still round the corner there may waitA new road or a secret gateAnd though I oft have passed them by,A day will come at last when IShall take the bidden paths that runWest of the Moon, East of the Sun.” ―J.R.R. Tolkien A quote about travel seemed appropriate today since I’m headed off on a … Continue reading October 14, 2022 Fantasy QOTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 14 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow this link … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 14 -Episode 39 (2:12) →
“A hard truth: that courage can be without meaning or impact, need not be rewarded, or even known. The world has not been made in that way. Perhaps, however, within the self there might come a resonance, the awareness of having done something difficult, of having done . . . something.” ―Guy Gavriel Kay, The Last … Continue reading October 7, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 12 and 13 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 12 & 13 -Episode 38 (2:11) →
“I’ve met dozens of officers who think their immaculate mustache can move the world.” ― Brian McClellan, The Autumn Republic If you follow Brian McClellan on Twitter, you might have seen he had a tough week, so I thought I’d throw some love his way and select this week’s quote from one of his books. Brian, hope … Continue reading September 30, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 11 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow this link … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 11 -Episode 37 (2:10) →
“It’s a gift if it makes us better. It’s a curse if we let it destroy us.” ― N.K. Jemisin, The Fifth Season I was listening to the Legendarium podcast this week and their episode on N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season, Book 1 in her Broken Earth trilogy. (Incidentally, the Legendarium is an excellent podcast if you like taking deep … Continue reading September 23, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane discusses Chapters 8-10 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow this link … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Analysis Chapters 8-10 -Episode 36 (2:09) →
Get it wherever you buy books! https://books2read.com/declaimersstand “Get your coat, Rox. You’re going home.” Monsignor Scrivener. Dragon Rider. Orator. The titles bestowed on Baz sound as ridiculous to him as he suspects they do to everyone around him. But Tessa appointed him leader of the uprising, and Baz intends to keep those entrusted to him … Continue reading Out Now! Declaimer’s Stand, Part IV of The Spoken Books Uprising →
D. T. Kane reads Chapter 10 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow this link … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 10 -Episode 35 (2:08) →
“He found himself wondering at times, especially in the autumn, about the wild lands, and strange visions of mountains that he had never seen came into his dreams… He looked at maps, and wondered what lay beyond their edges.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring Change can be difficult, but sometimes it’s easier when combined … Continue reading September 9, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads Chapters 8 and 9 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 8&9 -Episode 34 (2:07) →
“Mockery is just hate’s patina, and every laugh is vicious.” Steven Erikson, Deadhouse Gates Judgement. Something we pretend not to do, but that everyone does on a daily basis. The clothes she wears, the way he acts, the opinions another holds. It’s not something to be ashamed of. In many instances, our brain passes judgment … Continue reading August 26, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads Chapters 5 and 6 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 7-Episode 33 (2:06) →
“To late, I found you can’t wait to become perfect, you go to go out and fall down and get up with everybody else.” Ray Bradbury, Something WiCKed This Way Comes Patience is a virtue, or so they say. But is it? Perhaps not when it comes to achieving your dreams. How often have you … Continue reading August 19, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads Chapters 5 and 6 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever you purchase books: Follow … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 5 & 6-Episode 32 (2:05) →
“Words are the only bullets in truth’s bandolier. And poets are the snipers.” ― Dan Simmons, Hyperion Cheese pizza. Pilsner beer. The cap-toe oxford. Simple things. Boring, some might say. But in today’s frenetic society, we often lose sight of simplicity’s beauty. Just as poetry thrives on an economy of words, so too should we consider simplifying our … Continue reading August 12, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads Chapter 4 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery, and discusses chapters 1-4 with his audience. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 4-Episode 31 (2:04) →
“The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.” Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings I don’t so much have an essay about this week’s quote, as a “look behind the curtain” into my writing process. This quote from The Way of Kings really speaks … Continue reading August 5, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads Chapter 3 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery, and discusses it with his audience. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon or wherever … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapter 3-Episode 30 (2:03) →
“The curse of climbing is discovering how great the distance yet to climb.” ― Steven Erikson, Gardens of the Moon Meliora is Latin for “ever better.” Most would think this a positive word. The drive to constantly improve is generally seen as an admirable one. But what exactly does that mean, to be better? For many, the constant … Continue reading July 29, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads Chapters 1 and 2 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery, and discusses them with his audience. Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane’s books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Chapters 1 & 2-Episode 29 (2:02) →
“A book is as dangerous as any journey you might take. The person who closes the back cover may not be the same one that opened the front one. Treat them with respect.” -Mark Lawrence, Red Sister Can knowledge ever be a bad thing? I’d argue no. Knowledge is neither inherently good nor evil. It … Continue reading July 22, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads the prologue of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer’s Discovery, and discusses it with his audience. Support D. T. Kane: www.patreon.com/dtkane If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer’s Discovery Prologue-Episode 28 (2:01) →
“Wise words are like arrows flung at your forehead. What do you do? Why, you duck of course.” -Steven Erikson, House of Chains Advice. Everyone seems to have some. It’s not bad in and of itself, but too often we forget that what may work well for someone else might not be right for us. Only … Continue reading July 15, 2002 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 32, the final chapter of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials. D. T. also discusses chapters 30-32, previews Part II of The Spoken Books Uprising, Declaimer’s Discovery, and shares his fantasy quote of the week. New! Support D. T. Kane on Patreon: www.patreon.con/dtkane http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 32-Episode 27 →
“It’s the questions we can’t answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question and he’ll look for his own answers… That way, when he finds the answers, they’ll be precious to him. … Continue reading July 8, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 31 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps get them into the hands of more … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 31-Episode 26 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 30 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps get them into the hands of more … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 30-Episode 25 →
“Aslan is a lion―the Lion, the great Lion.” “Ooh” said Susan. “I’d thought he was a man. Is he―quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion”… “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver …”Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” ― C.S. Lewis, The … Continue reading June 24, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 29 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 29-Episode 24 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 28 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 28-Episode 23 →
Continue the epic tale of The Spoken Books Uprising in the story’s third installment. What trouble will Baz get himself into this time, and can he really become the leader of an uprising? “How do you plan to get past the city walls?” Baz asked. “Easy,” she replied. “We’ll fly.” Baz has found the fabled … Continue reading Declaimer’s Flight: Available Now →
“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman, Coraline Where would we be without imagination? I’d argue that we wouldn’t exist as a species. There’d be no innovation, no progress, and—most importantly—no joy. Without imagination, we’d lack … Continue reading June 17, 2022 Fantasy QOTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 27 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 27-Episode 22 →
“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.” — Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian gray Most people don’t like discomfort. It’s just so… uncomfortable. And if you go through life always picking the easy path, you might very well find comfort. That’s not so bad. Ask … Continue reading June 10, 2022 Fantasy QOTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 26 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 26-Episode 21 →
D. T. Kane discusses chapters 24 and 25 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, with his audience. (NOTE: These chapters were previously narrated in episodes 18 and 19). http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Analysis of Chapters 24 and 25-Episode 20 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 25 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. Home If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 25-Episode 19 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 24 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 24-Episode 18 →
“There’s a grain of truth in every fairy tale.” ― Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish By definition, fantasies are made up. Which begs the question: Why read a story where the impossible happens? Therein lies the genre’s beauty, as the answers are diverse. Fantasy satisfies a variety of desires. Perhaps you seek pure escapism, a whimsical world … Continue reading May 13, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 23 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 23-Episode 17 →
“The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know. Still, the struggle itself is worthwhile. Knowledge is the root of power, after all.” ― Joe Abercrombie, The Blade Itself Being told to “enjoy the journey” is an overused cliché. But clichés tend to be clichés for a reason: there’s truth buried in … Continue reading May 6, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 21 and 22 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapters 21 & 22-Episode 16 →
“In my experience, communication is a matter of patience, imagination. I would like to believe that these are qualities that we have in sufficient measure.” Captain Picard, from the Star Trek TNG Episode “Darmok” Temporal vortexes, the Orb of Time, and Q–just a few ways Star Trek has achieved time travel over the years. But … Continue reading April 29, 2022 Fantasy Quote OTW →
“We are not always what we seem, and hardly ever what we dream.” Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn Like unicorns, people are complex creatures. First impressions might be important, but they rarely give us the full story of a person, of what’s truly inside of them. People have many hopes and dreams and the sad … Continue reading Fantasy Quote of the Week, April 22, 2022 →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 19 and 20 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapters 19 & 20-Episode 15 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 18 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. Home If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 18-Episode 14 →
“People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader and the Imagination This quote is of particular relevance to this week’s podcast episode, but you’ll have to tune in to find out why! What’s … Continue reading Fantasy Quote OTW-April 16, 2022 →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 16 & 17 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com The Acktus Trials, an epic fantasy novel, available now: https://dtkane.com/books/the-acktus-trials/ https://books2read.com/theacktustrials If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapters 16 & 17-Episode 13 →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 14 & 15 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapters 14 & 15-Episode 12 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 13 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 13-Episode 11 →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 11-12 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapters 11-12-Episode 10 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 10 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/-fCtZqQhv7I If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 10-Episode 9 →
Declaimer’s Discovery, Part II of D. T. Kane’s epic fantasy series The Spoken Books Uprising, releases April 15, 2022. Pre-Order Now! Read below for the teaser blurb! What do you mean, he knows our secret? Having survived the Acktus Trials and kept his secret safe—for now—Baz has returned to Erstwhile. But Baz’s rest is short … Continue reading Declaimer’s Discovery Cover Reveal! Preorder Now! →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 9 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/lw2XyQC_XAA If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 9-Episode 8 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 8 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com If you’re enjoying the Acktus Trials, or have already read it, please consider taking a minute to leave a review. Reviews help authors by increasing the visibility of their books, which helps … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 8-Episode 7 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 7 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. Home The Acktus Trials, an epic fantasy novel, available now: https://dtkane.com/books/the-acktus-trials/ Map of Oration: https://dtkane.com/resources/map-of-oration/ Characters in this Chapter: Baztian (Baz): Our main character Leanna: Torchsire Library’s Librarian Gar: Old Retiree For those … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 7-Episode 6 →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 5 and 6 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.comThe Acktus Trials, an epic fantasy novel, available now: https://dtkane.com/books/the-acktus-trials/Map of Oration: https://dtkane.com/resources/map-of-oration/ What I’m reading this week: Vlad Taltos, The Book of Jhereg, By Steven Brust (Audio: https://amzn.to/3sTCZCz eBook: https://amzn.to/3sv3q10) Silence of … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapters 5 and 6-Episode 5 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 4 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.comThe Acktus Trials, available now: https://dtkane.com/books/the-acktus-trials/Map of Oration: https://dtkane.com/resources/map-of-oration/ Braveheart Torturer: https://tenor.com/view/brave-heart-prisoner-torture-a-word-talk-gif-16415942 Characters in this Chapter: Baztian (Baz): Our main characterLeanna: Baz’s Conservator friend; Torchsire’s LibrarianHellar Xavier: Heir to Xavier Library, one of the competitors … Continue reading D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 4-Episode 4 →
D. T. Kane reads chapter 3 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapter with his audience. http://dtkane.com Purchase The Acktus Trials: https://dtkane.com/books/the-acktus-trials/ Map of Oration: https://dtkane.com/resources/map-of-oration/ Inspiration for the outside of the Conservatory, Bodleian Library, UK: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/imageserver/image/%2Fmethode%2Ftimes%2Fprodmigration%2Fweb%2Fbin%2F4154e115-713e-303a-a15f-2ad927668d62.jpg?crop=1500%2C1000%2C0%2C0 Inspiration for inside of the Conservatory, Biblioteca do Convento de Mafra, Mafra, … Continue reading Episode 3: D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapter 3 →
D. T. Kane reads chapters 1 and 2 from his epic fantasy fiction novel, The Acktus Trials, and discusses the chapters with his audience. http://dtkane.com Purchase The Acktus Trials: https://dtkane.com/books/the-acktus-trials/ Map of Oration: https://dtkane.com/resources/map-of-oration/ Below are my notes/script for the episode, not a verbatim transcription. Welcome back to D. T. Kane’s epic fantasy book club. … Continue reading Episode 2: D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Chapters 1 and 2 →
The inaugural episode of D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club! Each week, he reads from one of his novels and discusses that episode’s reading with his listeners. It’s like a book club, except he does all the work for you! www.dtkane.com Purchase The Acktus Trials: https://dtkane.com/books/the-acktus-trials/ Map of Oration: https://dtkane.com/resources/map-of-oration/ *Below is not a … Continue reading Episode 1: D. T. Kane’s Epic Fantasy Book Club, The Acktus Trials, Prologue →
Oration, a land where magic exists only within the pages of rare, ancient tomes, and those who can read them hold power. Yet all those born able to unlock the power within the pages of the Spoken Books are enslaved from birth and never taught to read. This is the tale of a slave who … Continue reading New Series: The Spoken Books Uprising →
What have I been working on? Hello friends! I’ve been silent for much of the year, but I have been hard at work on a new extended series. It’s called the Spoken Books Uprising and I can’t wait to share it with everyone. I’ve finished Books 1 and 2, currently working on Book 3 (that’s … Continue reading What am I working on? →
I’m participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this month! For those who don’t know, the program encourages new and experienced writers a like to write 50,000 words during the month of November and provides motivation and a group of like-minded novelists to help you do so. For NaNoWriMo, I’ll be working on my third … Continue reading NaNoWriMo! →
Hi All! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and doesn’t have to do too much work this week leading up to the new year. I’ve got two quick things to share with everyone: (1) A deal on Bladesorrow; and (2) A quick list of my Top 3 reads from 2020. 1. If you haven’t had … Continue reading My Top 3 Fantasy Reads of 2020 →