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Poetry and Fantasy: Guest Post by James Hutchings

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Poetry and I seem to have an unusual relation. One of the reviewers of Pearseus, my epic fantasy series, said, “Some of your writing had me shaking my head at its poetry, just because it was so beautifully said.”

Another, complained about the opposite: “Only thing I miss: the poetics. If the language could become more lyrical… it would be fantastic”.

They Say the Sirens Left the Seas coverAs I said, poetry and I have an unusual relation! So, when I heard of James Hutchings and his book of fantasy-inspired poems, They Say the Sirens Left the Seas, I was intrigued.

I asked him to write a guest post, and he immediately agreed to share his thoughts with us (bless his heart!). I hope you enjoy his insights as much as I did!

Poetry and Fantasy

JamesHutchings2010I’ve been asked to write about the place of poetry in the fantasy genre. Thinking about it, I realised it doesn’t really…

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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