“Not goat,” Lucia says. “Ghost. A goat is something else.”
Author: Joel Balkovec
Writer and editor from Ottawa, Canada. Manager of Emona Literary Services.
Two Patreon Short Scenes: Battle Cattle and Worrying Heights
I was really busy last weekend and didn't get a chance to post an excerpt from last week's Realmgard scene, so I'm doubling up this weekend.
Dragon Fans Giveaway
Check out the next Fiction-Atlas giveway I'm involved in. There's a brief write-up on the main Emona Literary Services™ blog, and a link to the actual giveaway with the full rules, guidelines, and place to sign up: https://emonaliterary.com/2026/02/13/dragon-book-giveaway/
Emona Literary Services Looks Back at 2025.
Wishing all my clients, readers, and followers a very Happy New Year!
This Week’s Realmgard Short Scene: Wintermorn with Tenebella & the Horsemen – Free for Everyone
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.
Launching 2026: “What’s Your Story, Stranger?” Character Writing Seminar
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 [...]
Emona Literary Services™ Rates & Services
Now booking for 2026.
Check out my Book Review of Goblins
I've just posted my latest Book Recommendation, Philip Reeve's Goblins – a book that absolutely delivers what it promises…
Anime Recommendation: Bodacious Space Pirates
Known in the original Japanese as "Miniskirt" Space Pirates.
Book Recommendation: The Roman Mysteries
Four kids driving around in a chariot solving crimes.
