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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Author: Joel Balkovec

Writer and editor from Ottawa, Canada. Manager of Emona Literary Services.
The cover of "The Valley of Appraisal."

Reminder: The Valley of Appraisal Recap

Jun 6, 2025Jun 5, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

The fourth Realmgard story, technically a prequel to the first three.

Posted in My BooksTagged Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Novella, J.B. Norman, Realmgard, Recap, The Valley of Appraisal, Writing

Plans for the Near Future, Part 2

May 31, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

To follow up on yesterday's post about some of my plans, here's some more of my plans.

Posted in News, Writing ExerciseTagged Author News, Daily Writing, J.B. Norman, June 2025, Realmgard, Short Scenes, Updates, Writing
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Plans for the Near Future, Part 1

May 30, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

I've got some exciting stuff lined up for my Patreon page. Stay tuned.

Posted in NewsTagged Author News, Books, Coming Soon, Emona Literary Services, Fantasy, J.B. Norman, Realmgard, Stay Tuned, Updates, Writing
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Emona Literary Services is Now on Patreon

May 30, 2025May 29, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Please consider subscribing.

Posted in NewsTagged Author Life, Author News, Fantasy, Patreon, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Updates, Writing

Quick Hiatus Update: Been Busy, but Still Here

May 27, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Genius at work, I swear.

Posted in NewsTagged Author, Author Life, Author News, Realmgard, Updates

Realmgard.com Privacy Policy

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

A reminder of the terms of the Privacy Policy in place for realmgard.com.

Posted in NewsTagged cybersecurity, J.B. Norman, policy, privacy, privacy-policy, Realmgard, technology
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Reminder: Fryte’s Gold Recap

May 16, 2025Jun 5, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Why not spend the Victoria Day long weekend in the company of the first Realmgard story: Fryte's Gold?

Posted in Chapter, Fryte's Gold Chapter, My BooksTagged Adventure, Books, Daily Writing, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Fiction, Fryte's Gold, J.B. Norman, Pirates, Reading, Reading Community, Realmgard, Recap, Writing

Emona Literary Services™ Guiding Principles

May 6, 2025May 5, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

I've been highlighting the three main elements of how I approach my work, that I call my Guiding Principles.

Posted in NewsTagged Author, Author Life, Author News, Business, Editing, Editor, Emona Literary Services, Publishing, Writing
A social media post to promote a 100-word book review of The Book of the New Sun with the caption "This is the most impenetrable book I have ever read not written by a German philosopher."

Check out Emona Literary Services™ 100-word Book Reviews

Apr 28, 2025Apr 28, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Check out my first 100-word book review from Emona Literary Services

Posted in NewsTagged Blogging, Book of the New Sun, Book Review, book-blogging, book-review, Emona Literary Services, Gene Wolfe, Sci Fi, Science Fantasy, Science Fiction, Self-Promotion, Substack

Happy Easter from Emona Literary Services™

Apr 20, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

I'd like to wish all my followers, clients, and readers a very happy Easter! And to remind them that, should they ever need an editor, I know a guy…

Posted in NewsTagged Author Life, Author News, Easter, Easter 2025, Holiday, Spring 2024

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