Author: Joel Balkovec

Writer and editor from Ottawa, Canada. Manager of Emona Literary Services.

This Week’s Realmgard Short Scene: Wintermorn with Tenebella & the Horsemen – Free for Everyone

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While the Ansangaarian Hordes do at least vaguely acknowledge the holiday of Wintermorn every year and are certainly no strangers to the fine art of wassailing, the Hordes most often celebrate their conquests and victory in battle.

Promotional art for the "What's Your Story, Stranger?" smeinar

Launching 2026: “What’s Your Story, Stranger?” Character Writing Seminar

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Over on the primary Emona Literary Services™ blog, I've shared that I'll be launching my Fantasy character writing seminar, "What's Your Story, Stranger?" at some point in the New Year. In brief, the seminar is based around the premise that your character is walking into a tavern and by the time they leave, you'll have [...]

Caroline Ailanthus’ Author Interview Series

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Over on the main Emona Literary Services™ blog, I'm sharing the most recent list of author interviews conducted by Carlone Ailanthus, including mine. To learn more about myself and some other talented authors, please check them out: https://emonaliterary.com/2025/11/15/reminder-author-interviews-caroline-ailanthus/?page_id=1644