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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Author: J.B. Norman

Fantasy fiction brought to you by Emona Literary Services.
A shogi board and pieces.

Realmgard Short Scenes: Of the World of Terrace’s Regional Variants of Chess

Feb 7, 2025Feb 7, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Dragons make every better. Even international variants of chess.

Posted in Story, Writing ExerciseTagged Boardgames, Chess, Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction, Japan, Realmgard, Shogi, Short Fiction, Short Scenes, Short Story, Writing, Writing Exercise, Writing Prompt
The Sutton Hoo Helmet, currently housed at the British Museum

Video Recommendation: An Essay on Tolkien

Feb 6, 2025Feb 6, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Lord of the Rings is basically the Anglo-Saxon poem The Wanderer extended to 1200 pages."

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Anglo-Saxons, England, History, Literary Criticism, Lord of the Rings, Old English Literature, Philosophy, Poems, Poetry, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Tolkien
The interior of a study.

Charge of the Lyte Brigade: Chapter 2

Feb 6, 2025Feb 5, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Enter, the most impressive moustache in Realmgard, and the man it's attached to.

Posted in Charge of the Lyte Brigade Chapter, StoryTagged Book Chapter, Book Launch, Book Series, Chapter a Day, Charge of the Lyte Brigade, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Fiction, J.B. Norman, Novella, Reading, Realmgard, Writing

Realmgard Short Scenes: Badger Godmother

Feb 6, 2025Feb 6, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

I look at that header image and I think to myself, 'Yeah. Close enough.'

Posted in Story, Writing ExerciseTagged Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction, Realmgard, Short Fiction, Short Scenes, Short Story, Writing, Writing Exercise, Writing Prompt
A road forking in a forest.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Wanderer — Ensiferum

Feb 5, 2025Feb 5, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

But the wanderer's part is to ride alone.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2000s, 2000s Music, Ensiferum, Finland, Folk Metal, Metal, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Charge of the Lyte Brigade: Chapter 1

Feb 5, 2025Feb 4, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

With apologies to Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Posted in Charge of the Lyte Brigade Chapter, StoryTagged Book Chapter, Book Launch, Book Series, Chapter a Day, Charge of the Lyte Brigade, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Fiction, J.B. Norman, Novella, Reading, Realmgard, Writing

Reminder: Forward, the Lyte Brigade Recap

Feb 5, 2025Mar 15, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

If you re-read just one Realmgard story before starting Charge of the Lyte Brigade, read this one. No, seriously, Charge of the Lyte Brigade is the direct sequel to this one…

Posted in My Books, StoryTagged Adventure, Books, Fantasy, Fantasy Novella, Fiction, Forward the Lyte Brigade, Guild, Realmgard, Recap, Writing
The cover of "The Valley of Appraisal."

Reminder: The Valley of Appraisal Recap

Feb 5, 2025Feb 4, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Technically, this one is the prequel to the first three, but I've never been too concerned with things like "canon" or "timelines."

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

Reminder: The Bandits of Goldharbour Recap

Feb 5, 2025Feb 4, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

We're continuing to recap the previous Realmgard stories before starting the next one. Here's The Bandits of Goldharbour.

Posted in Bandits of Goldharbour Chapter, My Books, StoryTagged Fantasty Novella, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Fiction, J.B. Norman, Realmgard, Recap, The Bandits of Goldharbour, Writing
A heraldic image: a red wolf on a blue background.

Reminder: The Treasure of Oake Island Recap

Feb 5, 2025Feb 4, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Another chance to catch up on the second Realmgard story: The Treasure of Oake Island.

Posted in My Books, Story, UncategorizedTagged 2024, Books, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Fantasy Novella, Fiction, J.B. Norman, Novella, Realmgard, Recap, The Treasure of Oake Island, Writing, Writing Community

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