Tag Archives: Young adult fantasy

Around the Bend

Posted on December 12, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark on what happened to one of my story starts from my January blog post. If you remember that far back, I posted ten possible story beginnings. They were intended to become short stories, but a funny thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alternate realms, John Clark, Narraguagus River, Norse mythology, Works in progress, Young adult fantasy | 5 Comments

Maya’s Heritage

Posted on January 26, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark celebrating the publication of a really good young adult urban fantasy by my friend Laurie Graves. She’s guest blogged here a few times and many may remember her and husband Clif as the creators and publishers of Wolf … Continue reading →

Tagged Clif Graves, Franco-Americans, Hinterlands Press, John Clark, Laurie Graves, Maine authors, Maine libraries, self-publishing, Urban fantasy, Wolf Moon Journal, Young adult fantasy | 8 Comments

Grail Quest

Posted on February 25, 2016 by bereksennebec

John Clark sharing a series find in young adult fiction. Years ago, I deliberately avoided reading any of the Harry Potter books until I finished the second book in my own YA fantasy series. Once I got into them, I … Continue reading →

Tagged Arthurian legend, Friendship, John Clark, Magic, Mercedes Lackey, Montana, Private schools, Rosemary Edghill, Shadow Grail, Young adult fantasy | 1 Comment

Confessions of a Literary Coward

Posted on September 25, 2015 by bereksennebec

John Clark being completely honest about my fear of publishing today. I’ve been writing for at least twenty years, covering numerous categories and styles. I’ve written for professional publications in the library and social sciences field, contributed to a book … Continue reading →

Tagged ebooks, Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Clark, short stories, Simonton Pond, Stephen Donaldson, Young adult fantasy | 5 Comments

Teasers and Making Your Drunks more realistic

Posted on January 28, 2014 by bereksennebec

John Clark Here: One of the oft quoted pieces of advice offered new writers is, “Write what you know.” That explains why many of my short stories and books feature librarians and sober drunks. I know these people pretty well. … Continue reading →