Robinne Weiss
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- May 19, 2015
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Seems to me that in fantasy stories, the solution to conflict between peoples/governments is usually war. I get it. Fight scenes are exciting, easy to write, because they're packed with action and emotion. I love to read a good fight scene.
But it bothers me. Why must fantasy resort to violence? Can diplomacy be written in such a way to be as thrilling as war? Can political thriller mix with fantasy?
I'm currently working on a YA fantasy series in which I'd like to solve the clash between cultures through diplomacy, not bloodshed, and I'm looking for good examples of existing novels that do the same. Have you read any recent fantasy that does this?
But it bothers me. Why must fantasy resort to violence? Can diplomacy be written in such a way to be as thrilling as war? Can political thriller mix with fantasy?
I'm currently working on a YA fantasy series in which I'd like to solve the clash between cultures through diplomacy, not bloodshed, and I'm looking for good examples of existing novels that do the same. Have you read any recent fantasy that does this?