"With CREATING PLACES, Randy Ellefson has penned a sequel to his CREATING LIFE that walks story creators through worldbuilding along an entertaining road that runs everywhere, making sure nothing is missed. Plentiful examples are provided, and a veteran worldbuilder can find just as much fun and comprehensive reminders in these pages as a novice. Some books are nice to have, and a rare few are "must haves." Like Ellefson's preceding book,CREATING PLACES is one of that rare breed: an essential reference work. Unlike most references, this one is fun to read. Not to mention a goad and spark for the imagination!" - Ed Greenwood, creator of The Forgotten Realms® and dozens of other imaginary worlds
"...It also has advice along the wayon writing that I'm sure novice writers and perhaps some established ones toocan profit from. I recommend this book as a basic reference; at worst it is areview of necessary concepts, and at best it will upgrade you from a mediocrespeculative fiction writer to a superior one." - NY Times Bestselling Author Piers Anthony