They come in all shapes and sizes. They're relentless and merciless. They can multiply faster than tribbles. They are the bane of every writer.

They are...the plot bunnies. The ideas that come along to try to draw us away from our works in progress, luring us in with their shiny coats and cute little eyes ( Read more... )

There's a lot that goes into effective race-building in fantasy and science-fiction. Culture, biology, history, and how all of those things intertwine. Part of why I love writing fantasy and sci-fi is being able to create races of mystifying and mysterious beings, whether largely original or inspired by mythology ( Read more... )