Did you know that Boxing Week is one of the best weeks of the year to buy books?
Many authors, especially indie authors, put their books on sale between December 26th and January 1st.
It is also the best week to get Freebies (usually short fiction or the first book in a series).
Case in point:
Charles
Moffat, the fantasy author, has many of his ebooks on sale currently
and many of his short stories are currently free. Just visit the site
below to browse which books are free and which ones are on sale.
Especially if you love reading heroic fantasy books.
And
you can browse other fantasy authors by visiting ArcaneTomes.Org to
find indie fantasy authors, many of whom also likely have their books on
sale and/or free during Boxing Week.
The term Karen (or Ken) is typically used to describe a specific type of person, usually a
middle-aged white woman, who is perceived as entitled, demanding, and
often confrontational. The Karen frequently complains or asks to speak to the manager in
various situations, such as in retail stores, restaurants, or customer
service interactions. They are often portrayed as being overly
demanding, insisting on their perceived rights or privileges, and
displaying a sense of entitlement.
However there are also other types of people who fall into different categories.
JOLENE or JAYDEN
A Jolene (or Jayden) is a person who possesses captivating beauty and charm and uses it to pursue the husbands or partners of other women. She exudes an irresistible allure that can cause married or committed men to be tempted and potentially stray from their relationships. Jolenes are often seen as a threat, as her captivating presence and appeal can create insecurities and tensions within relationships. She symbolizes the potential disruption of the stability and fidelity between couples. Also sometimes called "A Homewrecker".
SHARON or STEPHEN
A Sharon (or Stephen) likes to work in offices and is an employee whose lack of motivation and productivity is matched only by their catty nature and fondness for nasty gossiping. In addition to her sluggish approach to work, Sharon frequently engages in malicious conversations, spreading rumors and fostering a toxic atmosphere within the office. Office Politics is their game and they excel at it. When a Sharon is not slacking off on their duties, they can often be found whispering in hushed tones or engaging in small groups, eagerly sharing and perpetuating negative information about their coworkers. Lastly, Sharon will always try to climb the corporate ladder on the backs of people that they have badmouthed, and as soon as they become their superior they fires the people they've been gossiping about.
HELGA or HUGO
A Helga (or Hugo) is the epitome of a terrible neighbor, an individual who encompasses vanity, envy, avarice, and deceitfulness. They are driven by a deep-seated need for attention and is constantly preoccupied with their appearance and their house's appearance, seeking validation and admiration from others. Their vanity extends to their real estate and leads them to judge and belittle those who do not meet their perceived standards of beauty or success. Beyond their self-centeredness, Helga is envious of the success, possessions, and relationships of others. Rather than celebrating their accomplishments, they harbor resentment and seeks to undermine and sabotage them out of a sense of jealousy. This envy fuels their spiteful actions and fuels a desire to see others suffer.
Chances are likely you've met one of these types? Have you? Tell us about it in the comments below.
Just looking at the cover for "Shifting Shadows in Iztark" and you KNOW this is a book aimed at men. And the description hammers that nail into the coffin. Similarly "Black Monoliths of Al-Kazar", while it doesn't have a woman on the cover, makes it pretty clear that this is a manly book.
Same goes with other books in the Wulfric the Wanderer series like "The Cult of the She-Bear" The crouching woman with a roaring bear behind her? The men wearing the heads of bears / bearskin cloaks? Yup, this is a book that is definitely aimed at men.
Nor is this considered a new thing for Sword and Sorcery. Behold an old "Conan the Freebooter" book, published in 1967.
Not one, but two scantily clad women on the cover of the book by the legendary Robert E. Howard (and L. Sprague de Camp).
Moffat's book covers look comparatively tame. His book covers have a distinctive sketch appearance, but if you look at the book description for "Shifting Shadows" you will note he is also listed as the illustrator, and the other covers are done in the same style so he must be the illustrator for them too. So evidently he's making his own book covers.
But if you want books aimed at men, honestly you cannot really go wrong with Sword and Sorcery books by either Robert E. Howard or Charles Moffat. Enjoy!
