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Elana A. Mugdan

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Just a dragon stuck in a human costume. Neutral Good on my best days, Chaotic Evil on my worst.

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Elana A. Mugdan Great question, Rebecca! My novels are born by drawing inspiration from the world around me -- something might strike me as a cool concept, or a perso…moreGreat question, Rebecca! My novels are born by drawing inspiration from the world around me -- something might strike me as a cool concept, or a person might strike me as in interesting character. Usually an idea will hit (for example, I recently came up with an awesome plot for a short story) and then I'll start fleshing out the details.

Once I have an idea in mind, I'll decide on characters. I have a roster of characters in my head -- people I've dreamed up whose stories/motivations/journeys I think would be fascinating to tell -- and figure out which of them would best serve the plot. In terms of world-building, I'm lucky in that I've had the universe of Allentria in my head for over a decade, so I know everything about it ;)

Now I have my basic concept and a few cool people to play around with. Sometimes I'll go into further detail and write an outline, but oftentimes I'll just dive in and start writing. I like to give the characters freedom and see where they end up. Even if I've written a solid outline, things usually change in the plot as I make new discoveries. That's one of my favorite things about writing -- even though I'm the author, I can still be surprised by where my own story ends up! It's just like magic :)(less)
Elana A. Mugdan Hi Tessa, yes! All the books in The Shadow War Saga (plus any accompanying novellas) will be released in eBook format for all readers to enjoy. Typica…moreHi Tessa, yes! All the books in The Shadow War Saga (plus any accompanying novellas) will be released in eBook format for all readers to enjoy. Typically we stagger the releases so the paperback versions come out first, but the eBook of Dragon Child will be out this week!(less)
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I am pleased to announce that the launch party for my second novel, Dragon Child, will be held at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City. Although everyone who knows me knows I love indie bookstores and work hard to support them in the Age of Amazon, I also grew up amidst the shelves of Barnes & Noble. Hence, those stores will always hold a specia Read more of this blog post »
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“Heroes are not born; they are made.” ~ Nyela Veridicae, Sixth Age”
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I don't know. The weight of it, I guess. At some point it becomes bearable. It turns into something you can crawl out from under. And carry around--like a brick in your pocket. And you forget it every once in a while, but then you reach in for whatever reason and there it is: "Oh right. That." Which can be awful. But not all the time. Sometime's it kinda ... Not that you like it exactly, but it's what you have instead of your son, so you don't wanna let go of it either. So you carry it around. And it doesn't go away, which is ...

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Bookwyrm Speaks Elana, I would happily do a review read for you. I just got added to the Fantasy focus blog review group, so would be happy to add it there too, as well as Amazon and goodreads.


Spencer Borup Hey Elana! Thanks for the friend request. Yes, I would love a copy of Dragon Speaker, for which I'd be more than happy to write an honest review. I love fantasy, and I love dragons even more! :)


JuicyTomato Hi Elana! Thank you for contacing me. The synopsis of your book "Dragon Speaker" sounds quite interesting. So, if you want to sent me a copy I would read it and of course I will write an honest review. Would you like sending me a copy?


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Laura Thank you for contacting me. I just read through 'Dragon Speaker's synopsis and it indeed seems like a Fantasy book I would like. Would you be interested in sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads and Amazon?


Lauren (Luna) Hi Elana, Thank you for the FR :) I'd love to! :)


Rebecca Hi Elana, thanks for the friend request! :D Loving your challenge answer, by the way. I love fantasy and dragons too xD

Ahh, can't wait to read your book! *crosses fingers and hopes I win*


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