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"Only in our dreams are we free …"
“Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages.”
— Terry Pratchett, Wyrd Sisters
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Exciting Milestone: Origin Curse's Third Print Run Finishes!
Exciting news! Origin Curse's third print run is complete! Live the immersive world of Dynasty Codes now. #FantasyBooks #BookSeries
Feb 21, 20241 min read
"Did you need to do a creative writing course to write a book?"
If you want to write, write.
Feb 20, 20241 min read
What every writer needs: the idea notebook
Brilliance doesn't announce itself.
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Building Creative Muscles: Embracing the Whole Journey of Writing, Breaks and All
Creativity and writing are not destinations but gradual journeys. Embrace imperfection, forgive yourself, and build your skills.
Feb 19, 20243 min read
[Come back to this] in Writing
Ever get stuck searching for the perfect word while writing? Maybe it's a character's name or place name, a creature or piece of magic,...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
The Power of Small Actions in Life and in Storytelling
In a world that often celebrates grand gestures and huge achievements, it's easy to overlook the impact of small actions. It's like we're...
Nov 21, 20232 min read
The First Time Will Be Bad: The Creative Journey
Your first time will be bad. But that's normal of learning. You've got to do it to reach your hundredth time.
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Where Are the Female Friends? Creating Authentic Female Friendships in Fantasy Literature
One of the joys in my life is my friendships with other women. These people provide great conversations, laughter, fun, support, and give...
Oct 17, 20235 min read
On Female Protagonists: The Need for Real Women in Fantasy Literature
One thing I love about fantasy is that it’s a realm of limitless possibilities. Writers can make their own worlds, and imagination knows...
Oct 10, 20237 min read
Embracing Mistakes: The Path to Unleashing Your Inner Writer
I can’t tell you how many times over the years I’ve watched the late Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk, “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” (which...
Oct 9, 20236 min read
The Snack Thief: A Fantasy Short Story
It started with a snack. I’m sure I didn’t finish it all. Only a bite or two, but now it’s gone.
Sep 12, 20235 min read
The Sandman’s Awakening: An Urban Fantasy
I can see people’s dreams and nightmares.
Sep 8, 20233 min read
The Knight Who Can’t Remove Their Helmet — Fantasy Story Ideas
Thinking about that scene from Shrek where he doesn’t want to remove his helmet and makes some excuse about helmet hair.
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Breaking the Mold: Why Fantasy Needs Flawed Characters
We need to stop making our fantasy characters perfect or superficially flawed. Humans are messy, and that’s glorious.
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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