-
Intro There are lots of different brainstorming methods out there, and different ones work better for different people. Like all parts of the writing process, there is no right or wrong way to do it—that’s especially true with something that’s as behind-the-scenes as brainstorming. The way I do it is pretty simple: I dump all…
-
Intro If you’re into fantasy novels, you’ve almost certainly heard of The Sword of Shannara. It’s one of the most famous fantasy books ever—and also happens to be one of my personal favorite reads, particularly around the holidays. (Yes, it’s another book—and series as a whole—that feels seasonal to me for some reason.) If you…
-
The Restless Spirit, the ninth book of the Rise of the Oathsworn series, is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! In this 20,000 word fantasy story, Xier and Ruthana venture into a haunted manor in search of a group of missing travelers. But they soon discover that the travelers are not all that they…
-
Intro I talked last month about how I use inspiration from other creatives’ work, but inspiration isn’t the only way that other people’s stories have helped me as a writer. Reading—and experiencing stories through any other sort of media, for that matter—is also possibly the best way to learn how stories work. From basic plot…
-
Wishing a safe and happy Halloween to those who celebrate! And, of course, enjoy this seasonal artwork of Xier and Ruthana all dressed up for the holiday. Or, well, of Ruthana all dressed up for the holiday, I guess. Though it looks like Xier’s being a pumpkin whether he wants to or not. (This drawing…
-
Intro In my opinion, fall is a great time for slower, moodier books, with a nice dose of intrigue to keep you on your toes. Which makes Mask of Shadows—the first book of a duology of the same name—the perfect read for this time of year. If you’re looking for assassins, gender fluid heroes, or…
-
Intro All creatives—whether they’re a writer, an artist, or a musician—take inspiration from somewhere. And, a lot of the time—or, for me, most of the time—that inspiration comes from the work of other artists. Sometimes it’s a cool character that gets my gears turning, or an interesting plotline—it can be just about anything. A lot…
-
The Death Dealer, the eighth book of the Rise of the Oathsworn series, is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! When the lord of Highwater City is murdered, it’s up to the Order of the Balanced Scales to see the killer brought to justice. But it’s a task that will be easier said than…
-
Intro The Stormlight Archive—which The Way of Kings is the first book of—is easily one of the most popular ongoing fantasy series. And for good reason, too; with a complex world and magic system, and a cast of equally complex characters to go along with it, it’s definitely one of the best fantasy series I’ve…
-
Intro Whether they’re best friends, romantic partners, or mentor and mentee, I’ve always loved writing partners. Part of it probably comes from the fact that partners are a pretty common theme in the stuff that I like, but another part of it is just that they’re really fun to write. Two characters who are always…
