Monthly Archives: June 2014

Tonight’s Final Cut in Movies Radio Show: Transformers: Age of Extinction

Posted on June 30, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Join me tonight at 8:00 EST for tonight’s Final Cut in Movies Radio Show. I will be discussing Michael Bay’s newest 2 hour and 45 minute long product placement advertisement–I mean movie, Transformers: Age of Extinction, staring Mark Wahlberg, Nicola … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Dragon Clans – The Baethir

Posted on June 29, 2014 by M. B. Weston

As stated in an earlier post about dragons, I realized that I needed to divide the dragons into races (or clans) when I was writing Out of the Shadows. Today’s post will focus on the Baethir dragons, and I will … Continue reading →

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How to Distract a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writer in Ten Easy Steps

Posted on June 28, 2014 by M. B. Weston

I posted this on my Facebook page Thursday night, and it got good reviews so I figured I would post it here as well. How to distract a science fiction/fantasy writer in 10 easy steps: I am really annoyed with … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: How “Rumpelstiltskin” Influenced the Development of Cragdern’s Gnomes

Posted on June 27, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Part of using familiar archetypes in any novel is making them your own. When I began developing my gnomes and their culture, I wanted to give them a few weaknesses we didn’t often read about in fairy takes and folklore … Continue reading →

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 26, 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here are my main character Davian’s World Cup Picks for today: Portugal vs Ghana: Davian is hoping for a tie for anyone in group G who isn’t the USA. USA vs Germany: USA obviously, although Davian concedes that the German’s … Continue reading →

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A New Elysian Chronicles Short Story is About to Debut in Dark Oak’s Realms of Imagination!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by M. B. Weston

If you are waiting for The Elysian Chronicles: Book III, you need to read “The White Rider!” It takes place between “The White Rider,” takes place between Out of the Shadows and Book III, and it’s about to be published … Continue reading →

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 25, 2014

Posted on June 25, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here are my main character Davian’s World Cup Picks for today: Nigeria vs Argentina: Davian picks Argentina for the cuisine and the wine. And because its easier to guard humans in Argentina. Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Iran: Davian chooses Bosnia … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Anna’s Flare Pen Fettish

Posted on June 25, 2014 by M. B. Weston

In Out of the Shadows, I introduce a secret group of humans called the Gladius Incendia (also called “Gladdies”). Gladdy members know cherubians and mornachts exist and are doing their best on Earth to help Elysia‘s cause. I will discuss … Continue reading →

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 24, 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here are my main character Davian’s World Cup Picks for today: Italy vs Uruguay: Since England is out of it, cuisine rules this pick. In honor of Fettuccine Alfredo, bolognese sauce, wine, and olive oil, Davian picks Italy, although he … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston Confirmed for Memphis Comic & Fantasy Convention, November 21-23 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 by M. B. Weston

I’ve officially been confirmed as a guest at MCFC (Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention) in Memphis from November 21-23, 2014. Once I get my schedule, I will post it so stay tuned! Please click here for my “Speaking and Signing … Continue reading →

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