Read My Newest Fantasy Novella: An Ambassador’s Ploy
The thrilling conclusion of the Adventures in Eldnaire trilogy…
Betrayed, alone, and locked away in a dark cell, Amelia fights to hold on to hope.
But with the war she fought to prevent looming closer, and Kyvir nowhere to be seen, hope turns into desperation.
A traitor to one country, and an enemy of the other, Amelia must prove her innocence and protect those she loves before time runs out and she loses everything…
Including her life.
What story do you wish to tell?
Where will your story take you?
Are you ready for this adventure?
Why Do We Love Stories?
What is it about stories that capture our attention and intrigue us so much?
Is it the characters? Plot? Themes? The world-building? Or is it a mix of all four?
Stories that are well-written can transport us to different worlds, engulfing us in the lives and cultures of different characters until we feel as though we’re a part of these worlds.
A whispering forest, scorching desert, or dense jungle can become as real as the book in your hands with the right descriptions and rich world-building.
But creating a story world with complex characters, inspiring themes, and memorable worldbuilding is easier said than done. It can be completely overwhelming…especially for fantasy and sci-fi storytellers.
With so many things to consider as you prepare to tell your story, where do you start?
Well, writing is a journey, so let’s travel down this road together!
The True Beginning of A Story
The Question of "What If?" Stories are filled with “what if” questions. What if a wardrobe was a portal to a magical fantasy world where animals could talk? What if a man accepted a bet from his friends to travel around the entire world in eighty days? Or what if...
Extinguishing Burnout (As A Writer)
The Reality of Writing I wouldn’t say writing is a particularly glamorous job, but then again, I’m not a particularly glamorous person (most of the time). Once or twice a week, you might find me at a cafe sipping a chai latte while glaring at my laptop screen....
The War Against Reading
The Reluctant Reader (Me) I started learning to read when I was around three or four, and honestly, I hated it. Sitting down with my mom and sounding out letters in order to create words felt like a cruel and unusual form of torture to my little self. So, I fought...