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D.E. King

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Auckland, New Zealand

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https://www.kingdarryl.com

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Fantasy

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DE King writes epic fantasy novels, starting with the In All Jest series.

His novels are available in eBook, paperback and hard back book formats from worldwide retailers as well as his own stores at www.kingdarryl.com. Get exclusive behind the scenes news, discount coupons, and more by joining Darryl's Reader's Group at www.kingdarryl.com. ...more

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Average rating: 4.62 · 73 ratings · 13 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Fool's Errand (In All Jest Book 1) 4.42 avg rating — 33 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fool Me Twice (In All Jest Book 2) 4.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spire Of Fools (In All Jest #3) 4.75 avg rating — 16 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cut in Half (In All Jest World Book A) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Fantasy Tropes To Avoid

Common Fantasy Tropes to Avoid for Better Stories

How to keep your fantasy writing fresh, original, and engaging for readers

Fantasy is a genre built on familiarity. Readers come in expecting magic, quests, ancient conflicts, and extraordinary characters, and tropes help deliver that promise. They act as narrative shorthand, signalling genre, tone, and stakes almost instantly.

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