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"The Lair of the Brain Eaters is an inventive, evocative, and unpretentious "meat and potatoes" adventure that I'd like to see more of – from Lamentations of the Flame Princess or any other publisher."
Read the full review of my new RPG module on Grognardia:
The first few years of the Old School Renaissance were marked by a renewed appreciation not just of early roleplaying games but also of the...
July 8th is the birthday of “the Belgian Poe,” Jean Ray. I have written something for his birthday in a (perhaps quixotic) quest to bring attention to him for a couple of years. This year I decided to write out an overview of his works available in English.
July 8th is the birthday of “the Belgian Poe,” Jean Ray. I have written something for his birthday in a (perhaps quixotic) quest to bring attention to him for a couple of years. This year I decided to write out an overview of his works available in English.
Copies of my RPG adventure The Lair of the Brain Eaters are now available in the DMR Books store! Brain Eaters is an adventure for Character Levels 1-3 for use with Lamentations of the Flame Princess Weird Fantasy Role-Playing and other traditional tabletop role-playing games. It's easily converted to D&D (especially old school versions of the game), but if you want to try out the system it was made for, I have copies of the LotFP rulebook as well.
Additionally, I have an extremely small quantity of another adventure module of mine, The Floating Tower of Atlantis. These copies will be included for free with orders of three or more books. First come, first served, so get on it!
I’m very excited to announce that my first properly published RPG module, The Lair of the Brain Eaters, is now available! Brain Eaters is a sword-and-sorcery-themed old school dungeon crawl for use with the Lamentations of the Flame Princess game system.
I’m very excited to announce that my first properly published RPG module, The Lair of the Brain Eaters, is now available! Brain Eaters is a sword-and-sorcery-themed old school dungeon crawl for use with the Lamentations of the Flame Princess game system.
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“Any [writer] who needs constant encouragement just isn’t going to make it. You need stamina, self-belief, and a dogged obstinacy. It also helps to have a thick skin and an ego that makes Everest look like a pimple on a sheep’s bum.”
“Any [writer] who needs constant encouragement just isn’t going to make it. You need stamina, self-belief, and a dogged obstinacy. It also helps to have a thick skin and an ego that makes Everest look like a pimple on a sheep’s bum.”
Chicago sword & sorcery fans! I was just over at Bucket O' Blood Books and Records and if you're looking for some blood and thunder to add to your summer reading list, the s&s/dark fantasy shelves are stocked with new releases from DMR Books, including DIE BY THE SWORD Vol. II which contains my story THE EYE WITHIN THE EYE (the second adventure in the series that began with my tale THE TEARS OF BLOOD in DBTS Vol. I). Grab both volumes if you haven't already and throw yourself into weird worlds and savage action like you've never imagined! And don't forget to check out the two latest collections right there from D.M. RITZLIN while you're at it: DARK DREAMS OF NILZTIRIA and VRAN THE CHAOS-WARPED. Take some time to peruse the selection of re-released, re-discovered, and hard-to-find classics from a century's worth of giants in the genre, too! Get into it!
Just added to the DMR Webstore: The complete Saga of Swain the Viking! These four volumes contain all 18 tales of Swain, including two novels.
As acclaimed author Howard Andrew Jones writes in the introduction to Volume I, “Arthur D. Howden Smith based Swain on material found in the later portions of the Orkneyinga saga. If you think that means Smith was recounting dry history, you’re in for a rude surprise. These tales are based on the recollections of a warrior culture, and Swain’s stories are rich with deeds of daring and cleverness and are absolutely drenched in warfare and violence, from the very first pages.”
With this bundle you'll save 25%, essentially getting one book for free. This offer is only good as long as supplies last. Link in the comments.
This week: Robert E. Howard, Fafhrd & the Gray Mouser, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frank Frazetta, Leigh Brackett, Irish mythology, Henry Kuttner, Jack Vance, Gene Wolfe, Manly Wade Wellman, Clark Ashton Smith, Ramsey Campbell, Vampirella, and more.
This week: Robert E. Howard, Fafhrd & the Gray Mouser, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frank Frazetta, Leigh Brackett, Irish mythology, Henry Kuttner, Jack Vance, Gene Wolfe, Manly Wade Wellman, Clark Ashton Smith, Ramsey Campbell, Vampirella, and more.
This week: Roy Thomas talks Conan. Plus C.L. Moore, Gene Wolfe, Jack Williamson, Poul Anderson, Harold Lamb, and more.
This week: Roy Thomas talks Conan. Plus C.L. Moore, Gene Wolfe, Jack Williamson, Poul Anderson, Harold Lamb, and more.
This week: Conan, Andre Norton, Poul Anderson, historical swashbucklers, Angus McBride, Sherlock Holmes, and more.
This week: Conan, Andre Norton, Poul Anderson, historical swashbucklers, Angus McBride, Sherlock Holmes, and more.
“The stories collected in Dark Dreams of Nilztiria are grim and gory, but occasionally glimmers of wry humor shine through. Many of the shorts have ironic endings, where the protagonist gets exactly what they sought, but with disastrous results.” Read the full review at Grimdark Magazine:
The follow-up to 2020’s Necromancy in Nilztiria, Dark Dreams of Nilztiria collects nine more sword & sorcery stories by D.M. Ritzlin.
The genesis of this epic collection began with the desire of Jason Waltz to devote more time to his writing. You see, as a publisher he was spending copious amounts of time reading, editing and publishing other author's stories, leaving little time to his own craft. Emulating the spirit of sword & sorcery, Jason wasn't going to go gently into that good night.
The genesis of this epic collection began with the desire of Jason Waltz to devote more time to his writing. You see, as a publisher he was spending copious amounts of time reading, editing and publishing other author's stories, leaving little time to his own craft. Emulating the spirit of sword &am
Ken Lizzi, Brian Murphy, Jimmy Jarman and myself made the pilgrimage to Howard Days 2023. We had fun and mostly accomplished what we set out to do.
Ken Lizzi, Brian Murphy, Jimmy Jarman and myself made the pilgrimage to Howard Days 2023. We had fun and mostly accomplished what we set out to do.
This week: Conan, Michael Shea, Lord Dunsany, Gene Wolfe, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Weird Tales, and more.
This week: Conan, Michael Shea, Lord Dunsany, Gene Wolfe, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Weird Tales , and more.
Beltaine and Samhain were the two main anchor-points of the Gaelic calendar. Jim FitzPatrick has created classic art over the years that illustrates events in Ireland associated with Beltaine.
Beltaine and Samhain were the two main anchor-points of the Gaelic calendar. Jim FizPatrick has created classic art over the years that illustrates events in Ireland associated with Beltaine.
I attended Howard Days 2023 with several friends :Ken Lizzi, Brian Murphy, Jimmy Jarman and several others. It was a long road getting there.
I attended Howard Days 2023 with several friends :Ken Lizzi, Brian Murphy, Jimmy Jarman and several others. It was a long road getting there.
This week: The Witcher, Henry Kuttner, Tales From the Magician’s Skull news, Roger Zelazny, Robert E. Howard, druids, Gilgamesh, and more.
This week: The Witcher, Henry Kuttner, Tales From the Magician’s Skull news, Roger Zelazny, Robert E. Howard, druids, Gilgamesh, and more.
The Battle of Clontarf was an inspiration to Robert E. Howard. It also inspired numerous excellent works of art, especially during the last half-century.
The Battle of Clontarf was an inspiration to Robert E. Howard. It also inspired numerous excellent works of art, especially during the last half-century.
This week: interviews with Michael Moorcock and Ramsey Campbell, Weird Tales, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, King Arthur, H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and more.
This week: interviews with Michael Moorcock and Ramsey Campbell, Weird Tales, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, King Arthur, H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and more.
Rusty Burke has recovered well enough from his life-threatening injury to thank his supporters and well-wishers himself. Read on for more details.
Rusty Burke has recovered well enough from his life-threatening injury to thank his supporters and well-wishers himself. Read on for more details.
My newest short story collection, Dark Dreams of Nilztiria, is now available in the DMR webstore. Dark Dreams contains nine adventurous tales of daring swordsmen and unscrupulous sorcerers.
https://dmrbooks.com/print-books/dark-dreams-of-nilztiria-by-dm-ritzlin
For those of you in the Chicago area, soon you'll have an opportunity to get a copy from me in person. On Friday, May 10, we're holding a release party at Bucket o' Blood Books and Records!
Location:
Bucket o’ Blood Books and Records
3182 N Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
This week: Julie Bell, Conan, Michael Moorcock, Bulfinch’s Mythology, Rosemary Sutcliffe, Deathstalker, and more.
This week: Julie Bell, Conan, Michael Moorcock, Bulfinch’s Mythology, Rosemary Sutcliffe, Deathstalker, and more.
For the release of my new fantasy story collection Dark Dreams of Nilztiria, I wanted to do something special to celebrate it. Thanks to the fine folks at Bucket o’ Blood Books and Records, we’re going to have a release party!
For the release of my new fantasy story collection Dark Dreams of Nilztiria, I wanted to do something special to celebrate it. Thanks to the fine folks at Bucket o’ Blood Books and Records, we’re going to have a release party!
“My stories have had wildly differing responses from readers, as illustrated in a rejection slip with comments from the editors' voting round: One praised the story to high heaven; the second enjoyed it, but found it too dark for their audience; and the third hated it so much they petitioned to blacklist me.”
“My stories have had wildly differing responses from readers, as illustrated in a rejection slip with comments from the editors' voting round: One praised the story to high heaven; the second enjoyed it, but found it too dark for their audience; and the third hated it so much they petitioned to bl...
This week: Savage Sword of Conan, Ramsey Campbell, Roger Zelazny’s Amber series, Fire & Ice, Fritz Leiber, H.P. Lovecraft, and more.
This week: Savage Sword of Conan, Ramsey Campbell, Roger Zelazny’s Amber series, Fire & Ice, Fritz Leiber, H.P. Lovecraft, and more.
David A. Riley's anthology series certainly has some longevity. With seven volumes to date it has eclipsed several seminal anthology series of the past.
David A. Riley's anthology series certainly has some longevity. With seven volumes to date it has eclipsed several seminal anthology series of the past.
“Reading about the pulps and taking Dean Wesley Smith’s workshops felt like permission to write the way I wanted to. I didn't have to use my story as a vehicle for some deep commentary on life. I didn't have to make every story perfect. It was okay to just have fun. I've never been happier, more productive, and more successful as a writer than I am now.”
“Reading about the pulps and taking Dean Wesley Smith’s workshops felt like permission to write the way I wanted to. I didn't have to use my story as a vehicle for some deep commentary on life. I didn't have to make every story perfect. It was okay to just have fun. I've never been happier, more...
Dark Dreams of Nilztiria by D.M. Ritzlin is out now!
Nilztiria! An ancient land where daring swordsmen and unscrupulous sorcerers alike strive against unfathomable monstrosities in their personal quests for glory. Its eon-spanning history is not even fully known to the most studious scholars.
In Necromancy in Nilztiria, thirteen legends of this fabled land were revealed. In this new collection, nine more tales can be found, detailing the exploits of infamous heroes such as the cursed warrior Vran the Chaos-Warped, the freewheeling barbarian Avok Kur Storn, and the enigmatic wizard Xaarxool the Necromancer.
Stories included:
“More Blood”
“The Necromancer and the Forgotten Hero”
“The Head in the Globe”
“Crowned in Madness”
“Diabolical Symphonies”
“The City the Gods Abandoned”
“Inside a Dead God’s Skull”
“The Curse of Ambition”
“The Demon’s Oak”
https://dmrbooks.com/dark-dreams-of-nilztiria
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I just got hardcover copies of my new novel Vran the Chaos-Warped! I also have paperbacks for those who prefer that format. https://dmrbooks.com/print-books/vran-the-chaos-warped-by-dm-ritzlin
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