We Need More Sams In Fiction

“What about Sam? I want to know more about Sam. Frodo wouldn’t have gotten far without Sam.”  Samwise Gamgee, gardener, friend, the true hero of The Lord Of The Rings. Without him, Frodo would never have succeeded in destroying the ring. He never would have lived long enough to get there, he might have given...

Lila – The Freedom Fighters and the Magic Crown

Orphaned when the Freedom Fighters killed her parents in an attack on Mali’s allies, Lila had grown up in the heart of Mali’s castle, raised under his guiding hand. From a young age, her anger raged hot, and over the years it twisted into hatred as she trained to serve alongside Mali as her father,...

What I Learned From Six Years Of Writing

I’ve been seriously writing for six years, and I’ve written twenty one novels or novellas that are at different stages of the process, from first drafts to published. As you can imagine, I’ve learned quite a few things throughout the course of my writing journey. I’ve gone from a kid who knew basically nothing about...

Worldbuilding: All About Perspective – A The Way Of Kings Story Study

Everyone sees the world in a different way. This should be visible in your worldbuilding, otherwise, it will sound like reading out of a textbook, and that’s the last thing you want. In The Way of Kings (and Mistborn as well), Brandon Sanderson masters the art of perspective-based worldbuilding. (I could go on and on...

My Outlining Process – Writing Advice

One of my favorite parts of the writing process is outlining, and my method has developed a lot over the years. I've pretty much eliminated writer's block from my life through my multilayered outlining process. (I like to do this all in one or two sittings so I don't lose the story concept.) Step One:...

Meet James – The Freedom Fighters and the Magic Crown

Born a Freedom Fighter, James’s heart longs for rebellion and adventure. To the dismay of his parents and teachers, he rebels against any authority that dares check his reigns, but his skill with a blade makes them look the other way. They know his heart is for freedom, and he won’t stop fighting until Larcon...

TFFMC Excerpt

What a perfect day to commit treason against an evil king. The breeze blows lightly by, rustling my hair, and the sun shines on us with hopeful beams, which I take to be a blessing. No one will ever see this coming. James - The Freedom Fighters and the Magic Crown The Freedom Fighters and...

Welcome To Larcon – The Freedom Fighters and the Magic Crown

Larcon, a small kingdom along the lower reaches of the world of Nivera, is home to the Freedom Fighters and is the main setting of The Freedom Fighters and the Magic Crown. Full of rolling hills and dense forests, with magic lurking in the forgotten corners of the land, Larcon is both dangerous and beautiful. ...

Worldbuilding Tips – Building Your World

Worldbuilding is one of my favorite parts of storytelling, and if you’re a fantasy or sci-fi author, it’s absolutely essential. As a lover of worldbuilding, I’m going to share a few tips. Disclaimer, these are all based on my personal experiences and opinions.  One: Read The Greats It’s important to read books with great worldbuilding...

From Then Til Now – Announcement + Blog Post

I started my writing journey almost exactly six years ago (can’t remember the exact date but it was early august), and did so almost entirely by accident. Sure, I’d always been a bit of a writer. I wrote (bad) poems and bits and pieces of stories, even back before I could actually write. I even...