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Welcome to my blog, where I share stories, writing tips, inspiration, research, and whatever else sparks joy. Here, you'll find a little bit of everything from behind-the-scenes of my writing life to creative resources and random musings.
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Why These Stories? A Fantasy Author’s Obsession with Realistic Women, Representation, and Magical Worlds
Why write fantasy? To create real, flawed characters, explore big questions, and craft worlds where everyone belongs—magic and all. ✨
Oct 18, 20244 min read
When Your Characters Are Smarter Than You
When your characters give you advice in your day to day life, and they're not even real.
Oct 14, 20242 min read
The Price of Dynasty Codes
Recently, I've been made aware of some crazy pricing of the Dynasty Codes books on Amazon and other retailers, though mostly Amazon,...
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Balancing Writing and Life: Embracing Change, Rest, and Self-Forgiveness
We've all had those seasons where life takes over, and writing—or any creative passion or hobby—gets pushed aside. What then?
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Why You Shouldn't Pitch Your Book at the Snack Table (A Socialising Tip for Authors)
Pitching your book at the wrong time can harm your chances. Here's a socialising tip for authors on chance encounters.
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Learning Beyond Perfection: My JLPT Experience
I passed my first Japanese exam. Here's what I learned about learning anything in life.
Aug 30, 20242 min read
An Unexpected Spy - A Short Story
When I retired from the agency years ago, I thought my days of espionage were behind me. But every now and then, headquarters call me in ...
May 31, 20248 min read
The Secret Obsession - A Short Story
Shredded paperwork. Private bank balance. A locked room.
“It’s for her sake,” I muttered as I stashed the key in my trouser pocket ...
May 23, 202410 min read
Make Time for Boredom: Creativity in the Idle Moments
This is your permission slip to do nothing.
May 8, 20242 min read
On Show, Don't Tell
People tell us to 'show, don't tell' in writing. Here's how you can do that and immerse your readers into your written world.
May 3, 20243 min read
Official Cover Reveal for Haru & Yuka and the Disappearing Kitsuné Guard (Children's Fantasy Picture Book)
Official cover reveal of my new children's fantasy picture book, Haru & Yuka and the Disappearing Kitsuné Guard.
May 2, 20241 min read
Sprinkling Seeds of Description: Enhancing World-Building in Your Writing
A story to help you enhance your world building through description to make your book as immersive as possible for your readers.
May 2, 20243 min read
3 Basic Self-Editing Tip for New Writers (Part 2)
Discover 3 essential self-editing tips for new writers in part 2 of our blog series. Covering POV, tense accuracy, and language usage.
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Discover Your Writing Voice
We live in a world of untold stories. For this reason, it's important you give yourself the chance to write and find your voice.
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Fantasy Books Can Change The World
Fantasy books can change the world. If you don't read them yet, this is why you should.
Apr 26, 20241 min read
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