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Five of the best medieval monster stories, Volume II: Bisclavret the werewolf by Andrew LiVecchi
How a wild beast becomes a paragon of chivalry
Five of the best medieval monster stories, Volume I: The Giant of Mont St. Michel by Andrew LiVecchi
A hypermasculine, man-eating giant with a coat of kingly beards
Five books that will help you understand medieval Britain by Andrew LiVecchi
A guide for writers of fantasy and historical fiction
Upcoming author events this summer by Andrew LiVecchi
And my recent appearance at the Brantford Fantasy Market
Why it’s so difficult to predict the length of a new story by Andrew LiVecchi
Discovery writing, outlining, and the magic of revisions
What’s coming next: publishing roadmap for 2025-2026 by Andrew LiVecchi
April author update
“Woe to the conquered”: How the Gauls sacked Rome and the geese saved it. by Andrew LiVecchi
The dramatic conclusion to Livy’s epic historical account
“All things belong to the brave”: Gauls, Romans, and the Battle of the Allia by Andrew LiVecchi
A close reading of Livy’s epic historical account
How you can get an early copy of SON OF THE THUNDER GODDESS by Andrew LiVecchi
Signup to support the book launch
Inside the Anglo-Saxon Shield-Wall: Exploring the Battle of Maldon by Andrew LiVecchi
An analysis of an Old English heroic poem
Cover reveal for Son of the Thunder Goddess by Andrew LiVecchi
Epic fantasy novella coming March 2025
Announcing “Son of the Thunder Goddess” by Andrew LiVecchi
An epic fantasy novella coming early 2025
What was a medieval battle really like? by Andrew LiVecchi
A detailed look at the famous Battle of Crecy
Why fantasy writers should read old books by Andrew LiVecchi
A case for primary sources