Tag Archives: The Sultan’s Enchanter

Ars Magica: Compulsion in its various modalities

Posted on November 19, 2014 by dan

From The Sultan’s Enchanter, my historical fantasy book, now in search of beta-readers. ~~~ Ars Magica: Compulsion in its various modalities – what the uneducated call “magic” – is in fact mind-control through sensual pleasure. While the subject enjoys a … Continue reading →

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82 Ethics with Steve Bein

Posted on November 17, 2014 by dan

I’m talking again with Steve Bein about his new Japanese police-procedural Disciple of the Wind. If I abuse you, you still have civil rights. If a cop abuses you, you don’t. The dreaded (possibly apocryphal) “cross-roads cut” Voltaire, not Ben Parker, guys … Continue reading →

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63 Fantasy and Historical Fantasy with E.C. Ambrose

Posted on June 30, 2014 by dan

  With me this week is E.C. Ambrose, author of Elisha Barber and, out this week, Elisha Magus, the first two books of a historical fantasy series about a barber-surgeon in 13th century England. We talk about the question “how much … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule

Posted on April 29, 2014 by dan

Doing research for Charming Lies, I asked this question on Tumblr: “What are the limitations of the golden rule?” I got some very interesting answers. Matthew Sheean said: It’s worth noting that this is not simply a matter of religion, but also … Continue reading →

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