Lita Burke

It’s About Time in Fantasy Worlds

Time. Full of mysterious magic. So lovely to write fantasy stories about its sensuous flow and how it is the ultimate conqueror. How it burns. But a warning–be sure time tracks correctly in your fantasy story, or Gentle Reader will wonder why events are happening out-of-order. They will drop out of your fantasy world. They will…

Introducing the Fantasy World of Sye

With the release of my epic fantasy novel Tredan’s Bane scheduled for the end of this month, I’m beginning a series of blog posts about the fantasy world in Tredan’s Bane and Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane. I wanted to introduce you to this rich fantasy world and its inhabitants. Sye is the land where the Enchanters, Church…

Wrath-Now Read First Chapter Free

For anyone who hasn’t picked up Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane yet, I’ve put Chapter 1 online, and you can read it for FREE! Enjoy your first trip into the seaside town of Isor in the Enchanter’s land of Sye. You will meet retired Enchanter Tredan, his wife Lanith, and get your first glimpse of…

Review: Mikolay and Julia In The Attic

Mikolay and Julia in the Attic by Magda M. Olchawska Two clever magic-savvy children visit an attic looking for a magic wand and find themselves transported to an evil circus where cruel strangers have kidnapped other children and keep them in a bird-cage. The circus owners also mistreat the animals. Our courageous heroes save the day…

That’s No Moon. It’s Excessive Adjectives

The best part of writing is describing story people and their world. They talk to me and I write down their words: the breezes cool the sweat from my face, garments are satin against my skin, and frying griddle cakes slow me when I walk by their favorite breakfast spots. To bare all in this…

Killing Me Softly With Adverbs

Today, I want to discuss a pet peeve–adverbs. When I find adverbs propping up weak verbs in the indie stories I read, it makes me want to sit down with the author for a chat. Here’s what I’d say: find your adverbs and get rid of them. Then replace the weak verbs with stronger ones. Your readers…

Enchanters Would Like the Look

Check out the new appearance, organization, and artwork for LitaBurke.com. The facelift features a cleaner look with easy links of the left side of the page. The blog posts now show tags and other info on a crisp white background to make them easier on the eyes. The banner artwork has also changed to capture the…

Review: The Hobbit

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit is a long-time favorite story from the master of the epic fantasy genre. Against all odds, a very small hobbit goes on a journey and along the way meets with trolls, a dragon, and other dangers. View all my reviews

Wrath on Barnes & Noble

Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane, is now available for the Nook on Barnes & Noble. Check it out at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wrath-prequel-to-tredans-bane-lita-burke/1108034758?ean=2940013855816

Wrath on Amazon

Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane, is now on Amazon. Check it out at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NY2SZC