Marie Mullany
A writer's nightmare and how I coped
So there I was, just your average getting started fantasy indy author. I published my first book, The Hidden Blade on Amazon and entered...
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Marie Mullany
- Oct 2, 2022
- 1 min
SPFBO Update
It's been an insanely busy time with the release of Ducal Heir. Among other things, I entered SPFBO 8, which isn't much work on my side,...
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Marie Mullany
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
Do you want a great final copy of your book?
The final secret to a great edit
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Marie Mullany
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
One year ago....
It seems incredible that one year ago today I took the decision to start a YouTube channel and self-publish my book, and yet here we are....
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Marie Mullany
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: Troupe of Shadows
I am so glad I picked this book up! What a great read. Comprehensive world review here: For Text Loves: The world is based on the...
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Marie Mullany
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
The quest for beta-readers
From 12 November 2021 to 17 November 2021, The Hidden Blade is completely free of charge on Amazon. Download it here!...
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Marie Mullany
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
The Ducal Heir
The Hidden Blade is done, The Ducal Heir is in editing, I create a new boat.
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Marie Mullany
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
And finally, The Hidden Blade is done!
It's gone to the ARC reviewers to a so far positive response. It's also available on presale order here: The Hidden Blade by Marie M....
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Marie Mullany
- Jul 5, 2021
- 1 min
Expanding, Reorganizing and World Building
As The Hidden Blade nears editing completion, it's cover art almost done (can't wait to share that widely!) I have been working away at...
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Marie Mullany
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
Book review for Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne. Shadow of the gods is the first book in a brand new series and it's a great one!
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Marie Mullany
- May 30, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: Downtown Selkie by Angelika Rust
A spoiler free review of Downtown Selkie by Angelika Rust
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Marie Mullany
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: Sword of Fire by Katharine Kerr
A spoiler free book review for Sword of Fire by Katherine Kerr
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Marie Mullany
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Book Review: Breach of Peace by Daniel B. Greene
Genre: Fantasy, I'd categorize it as grimdark or horror. Length: Novella The Skinny: The Opening: The book opens strong with a murder...
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Marie Mullany
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
Writing Politics
So while I'm working on getting book 1 (The Hidden Blade) into publication, I've started working on book 2 (The Ducal Heir). It's a very...
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Marie Mullany
- May 6, 2021
- 2 min
Spark of Life for Cultures
So I needed a way to introduce my lancer character in The Hidden Blade. He's a very combat orientated character so I introduced him by...
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Marie Mullany
- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
Telling Time in a Fantasy Setting
I knew when I first designed my world that I didn't want to use a standard clock to mark the passing of time. I didn't much like sundials...
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Marie Mullany
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
Inventing a currency
I was going through my world building notes and wondering if my currency system is complex enough. The answer is probably no, but then...
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Marie Mullany
- Apr 6, 2021
- 1 min
That final read through
After a lot of recent alterations to my first book, I finally got to the point where I needed to do a full read through of the book. I...
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Marie Mullany
- Mar 28, 2021
- 1 min
Creating creatures
So this week I've been on a kick to create creatures for my world. First, I need a means to send messages that weren't magic per se and...
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