Wow. January 2021. That's when I planned to start posting a new series about writing rules. Since then, I've posted... well... nothing. I can give you all the excuses: I had sold my condo, moved (twice), looking for another job in another state, and homeschooling my son. Then I landed another job, moved out of … Continue reading No Rules: A Rocky Start, like Editing
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Encounter
After they cleared the manor, Gwyneira prodded Niall, “I wonder, did Lord Cedric send out a search party?” “Yes, but he didn’t seem as concerned as he should be, considering the odd happenings. Maybe Heddwyn has been shielded from all the troubles the rest of Belanore has encountered.” Niall had tried to get Cedric to … Continue reading Encounter
Roland
Gwyneira awoke to the smell of fresh tea and warm bread. As she opened her eyes, she realized how tired she must have been, because sometime during the night Niall had returned her to her own bed. Just like him, she thought, I wonder if he even took the bath. What a waste. Next to … Continue reading Roland
Building a Fantasy Language
I'm working through a (2nd-ish) draft of my WIP and I am thinking of expanding the world building through a more robust language system. At the moment, there isn't much to be honest. The names are selected intentionally, and I use symbols for houses and common concepts in paintings and books (such as sunrise, death, … Continue reading Building a Fantasy Language
Malachi
Cedric lingered in the courtyard. He had never seen the queen lose her composure, nor use such a commanding voice. The Seer shivered, there was more than just the cold harvest air rolling in. Sure, the crops had been low this year, low river levels from a mild winter runoff, but this had happened many … Continue reading Malachi