I remember when all I did was medieval fantasies, but funny thing is that these days I hardly touch on that particular setting at all. I think one of the things that helps you to find your own style is coming to realize that the possibilities are limitless, that fantasy doesn't have to be swords, wizards, dwarves and elves (dragons, however, I will never tire of ;)). Or at least it doesn't have to abide by all the same rules. Once I realized what was out there - urban fantasies, fantasies that have nothing to do with elves, faeries and so one, even fantasies mixed in with sci-fi - I became obsessed with expanding my own horizons and, well, just having fun with it all.
Funny thing, though; it wasn't until after I wrote my first completed novel that my interest in medieval fantasy began to wan. I think that as much as I enjoy that particular genre of fantasy, the desire to write it had been a simple enough craving that once written, I was satisfied and I was able to move on. I still hope to one day complete a couple of other ideas I've had but I definitely think my days of coming up with Tolkein-like fantasies are over.
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Date: 2011-11-11 09:29 pm (UTC)From:Funny thing, though; it wasn't until after I wrote my first completed novel that my interest in medieval fantasy began to wan. I think that as much as I enjoy that particular genre of fantasy, the desire to write it had been a simple enough craving that once written, I was satisfied and I was able to move on. I still hope to one day complete a couple of other ideas I've had but I definitely think my days of coming up with Tolkein-like fantasies are over.