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For the Fandom of Fantasy Maps

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on November 6, 2018 by AE MatsonNovember 6, 2018

This is an essay about a lifelong love affair with maps. I could have written it; so could my husband have, and any of several of my friends for that matter. We who are fans of maps just generally can … Continue reading →

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Reason, and Magic

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on September 22, 2018 by AE MatsonSeptember 22, 2018

“The universe of magic is a large place. It contains phenomena ranging from simple good luck charms to complicated systems of belief and practice such as astrology and alchemy, and it comes to us from prehistory, and from every part … Continue reading →

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Zen and the Art of the Arc

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on August 13, 2018 by AE MatsonAugust 18, 2018

This is not another post on how writers craft stories. I’d apologize, but my best estimate is that there are sixty-three hojillion posts about that on the internet right now, and a half-assed search engine is capable of turning every … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Catalysts: Coherent Universes – Using RPGs for Consistency in Your Writing

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on September 21, 2015 by AE MatsonSeptember 21, 2015

Metaphor Publications is pleased to present Uncommon Catalysts a series of guest articles sourced in the catalytic intersection between fantasy fiction and role playing games (RPG, or  RPG’s). Irregularly, we’ll be reaching out to irregular writers and gamers and getting their … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncommon Catalysts | Tagged dungeons, fantasy, good fight scenes, rpg, writing combat | Leave a reply

Uncommon Catalysts: On the Nature of First Things

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on May 11, 2015 by adminMay 11, 2015
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Metaphor Publications is pleased to present Uncommon Catalysts a series of guest articles sourced in the rich, yeasty intersection between fantasy fiction and role playing games (RPG, or  RPG’s). Irregularly, we’ll be reaching out to irregular writers and gamers and getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncommon Catalysts | Tagged arneson, dragons, dungeons, fantasy, gygax, role playing game, rpg, tolkien | Leave a reply

Whether Or Not To Weather

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on March 23, 2015 by Michael MatsonMarch 28, 2015

Today, we live in air conditioned houses or flats in concrete jungles, and travel in air conditioned cars and buses and planes. Natural disasters not withstanding, weather is usually little more than a minor irritation or point of idle conversation. It didn’t use to be that way. When it was cold, it was hard to keep warm. When it was hot, there were few ways to cool down. To travel, you had to be out in the weather. Weather was a fact of life – for everybody!

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What Does It Take To Be An Effective Writer?

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March 7, 2015 by Michael Matson Posted in J1Q Tagged fantasy, fiction, gamer, writer, writing Reply

Magical Worlds

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on March 2, 2015 by AE MatsonMarch 2, 2015
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He knew what he knew: that the real world was full of magic, so magical worlds could easily be real. – Salman Rushdie Coming in April/May 2015.

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Michael & Alesia’s Interview on Carry on Harry

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on February 14, 2015 by adminFebruary 14, 2015
Urban fantasy romance for role playing gamers Continue reading →
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WELCOME TO OUR WORLD: AN INTERVIEW WITH FANTASY AUTHORS MICHAEL AND ALESIA MATSON

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on February 3, 2015 by adminFebruary 3, 2015

This interview is with the authors of “Raven’s Tears,” a brand new Fantasy novel, and the first in a new series. It’s rare to find a writing-twosome with a newly released book and such a strong grasp of the publishing … Continue reading →

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