Jason Zapata

Tag: fantasy

  • The Wise Man’s Fear By Patrick Rothfuss

    The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss is a hefty and impressive sequel to his best selling novel, The Name of The Wind. We resume the story with Kvothe continuing his education as an Arcanist at the University. He’s still seeking credible knowledge on the Chandrian, demons responsible for murdering his family.
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  • The Story of Lifa and Sverre

    This tale takes place centuries ago in a Norse kingdom known as the Reach. It is a story about the seasons and how they were preserved with an act of bravery and love.

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  • My Advocacy For A Dresden Files Movie

    Given the success of the Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings franchises – I’m surprised by Hollywood’s reluctance to produce more magic and urban fantasy themed films. Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files is a great candidate for a big screen production. (more…)

  • “Why Does Oz Remain So Relevant?”

    The Land of Oz still fascinates us. Its magical inhabitants and unique landscapes continue to draw us down yellow-bricked roads of adventure. “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is the latest movie to take place in the world made famous by Lyman Frank Baum. This new movie will reveal how Oscar Diggs, a small time circus magician, becomes the great Wizard of Oz. But why are Oz and all its characters still so relevant to us?
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  • What’s The Next Big Thing For Fantasy

    Fantasy fans return to Middle Earth this winter when Peter Jackson’s, “The Hobbit” hits the big screen. The two-part movie based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s book will tell the story of Bilbo Baggins.  Along with Thorin Oakenshield and twelve other dwarfs, Bilbo will attempt to liberate The Lonely Mountains of a fearsome dragon named Smaug. Given these films highly anticipated release, what should be the next big thing for fantasy?
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  • ‘Winged Megamouth” by Adam Vehige

    Adam Vehige is a talented freelance artist hailing from Washington, Missouri. He studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. He uses a Wacom tablet and Photoshop applications to create many of his stunning pieces of art. (more…)

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Six of The Lost Children of Guérande

    Reginald strode along a deep, slow churning stream. His eyes constantly scanned the brush and trees for the quarry he sought. The marsh was silent besides the soft squelching sound his boots made as he tread over the mud. The sun shined wanly through trees and Reginald tried to remain in the shadows as he moved forward.
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  • “T-Rex vs Samurai” by RJ Palmer

    RJ Palmer is a young, digital artist hailing from San Francisco, California. His primary tool of choice is Photoshop CS3. Mr. Palmer’s work includes game concepts, character designs and landscapes. (more…)

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Five of The Lost Children of Guérande 

    As Reginald expected a man was sent to the surrounding farms seeking volunteers to hunt the troll. A detailed description wasn’t forthcoming for those men gathered just outside of Guérande. A wise withholding of information, given the peasants would return to their fields if they knew the truth.
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  • Banshee’s Wail

    By Jason Zapata

    This says I is the truth
    Or let the Saints forsake me.

    The night was distressed.
    And the moon peered warily
    Through a veil of clouds.
    Trudging home from the inn,
    I heard a chilling scream.
    It echoed across the fields,
    Filled and rattled my bones.
    And I felt cold. Terribly cold.
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