Hey, y'all, hope you had an amazing holiday. I sure did, chilling with the folks over some pancakes, gifts, and green juice. 🙂 Moving into 2023, I had some insights from the past year in writing, faith, and health. Writing & Reading Blade of Dragons The new draft is finished! I completed it by my …
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Among the subgenres in fantasy, dragon-themed tales are common. With their massive size, brute strength, and ability to fly or breathe flame, it's little wonder dragons are seen as mythic creatures. Dragons have long played a role in myth and legend across various cultures, and Dragon Fantasy has become a staple in storytelling for generations. …
Many thanks to Thomas Grizzly for inspiring another game of blogging tag! In this survey, I'll follow the questions he gave in his post. Let's begin! Do you have any “reading ritual”, such as a specific time, beverage, place? A tall glass of water is nice. I also like to read on my phone while …
Big news, my dear readers! I've signed my first editorial contract. That means I've sent my manuscript off to an editor for feedback. I've opted for a critique of the plot, characters, pacing, and other details. Once I receive the feedback, I'll perform the revisions. Next will be round two: the copyedits and proofing. The …
I'm excited to announce the official cover art of Blade of Dragons! The first piece of the puzzle is down, and as I turn to the next, I'm eager to get this book ready for publication. Although I may go the long route and set up several novels to release them all within a few …
That's right! Blade of Dragons, the first book of the Ethereal Seals series, will have its cover debut on December 21st; about two weeks from now. Above is the second teaser of Pepper Slyhart, the main protagonist of the story. I had a great experience working with the cover artist, Cherifox, on Fiverr—and she didn't …
Magic—a word tossed around by authors and wordsmiths for decades. Magic is an abstract phenomenon with incredible potential, and such power usually comes with a cost. As a widespread tool in worldbuilding, when misused, it can wreck havoc on a story, figuratively and literally. Magic in Creative Fiction Your ability to solve problems with magic …
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Aside from writing, I enjoy hand sketching, with some digital art on occasion. I'm no virtuoso, and I don't sketch on a routine basis—but my skill has improved over the years. Below, I'll share some of my work on the characters in the Ethereal Seals series. 🙂 Pepper Slyhart My first sketch of Pepper many …
That's right! My cover art for the upcoming novel, Blade of Dragons, is almost finished! Months in the making, it was a pleasure working with the cover artist. She had a keen sense for design, excellent communication, and patience with the numerous requirements I had for the project. I'll certainly consider her again for future …
Poetry triggers interesting reactions from readers. Not only is it a jump from storytelling long-form, but it invites rhythm, a detail of creativity not seen elsewhere in the story. I always found poetry bits to be fascinating—or tedious if they were too long and poorly done—in a story. My theory is the poetry activates different …
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