Tag: <span>Creative Writing</span>

Preview—THE WORLD BREAKER REQUIEM

I’m pleased to announce THE WORLD BREAKER REQUIEM, the sequel to THE WORLD MAKER PARABLE. Please enjoy this special preview of the first two chapters. PRE-ORDER ADD ON GOODREADS BLURB: Prince of Woe… Avaria Norrith is the adopted heir to the Ariathan throne. But that means little to a man …

Why Are My Stories So Dark?

I’ve been asked this question occasionally and I thought it might be an interesting one to finally tackle. There are multiple answers, the first two being: I generally like dark fiction. One of my favorite authors and influences is Edgar Allan Poe. BUT. There’s a bit more to it than …

SHADOW TWINS: The Evolution of Cover Art

Just a brief post featuring the various iterations of SHADOW TWINS cover art. I like to think my improvement is noticeable and that my vision for what is represented in the art becomes clearer with each version. In this version I was going for a sort of duality of self …

Why I Write

The short reason: I write because I like telling stories. The long(ish) reason: Buckle up, friends–I’ve got some things to say. The Long(ish) Reason I’ve seen a number of people on social media lately spouting the “SFF should just be about stories. People shouldn’t bring their personal beliefs or experiences …

CATHARSIS IN ECLIPSE: A Liosene Short Story

The elders say a person’s composure reflects their soul. If this is true, then half our kind are mad. The eclipse is nearly here. I have anticipated it for twenty years, since my first transformation, and I have more or less made peace with my destiny. The moment in between …

Writing & Revising SHADOW TWINS Part 2: The Plot & Characters

Today I’m going to be talking more about the evolution of SHADOW TWINS, specifically its plot and characters, which I touched on briefly in my previous post regarding the story’s inspiration and influences PLOT I can only say so much about the plot without spoiling the story. The original idea …

THIRSTING FOR WHISKEY: A Liosene Short Story

Dolos called his dagger “Whiskey.” Most people called Whiskey by her other names, such as “Get that fucking thing away from me” or “Gods, please—no!” But unlike most things and people in Liosene, Whiskey did not discriminate. If you looked like you could do with a drink, she was happy …