Now I know for certain that there's no way my ill-prepared nerd could possibly make it from one city to the other on his own, let alone get across a kingdom. Well, to be fair, he might make it, but he'd be one hell of a mess... Er, more of a mess than he'll wind … Continue reading In Pain and Blood – The Main Cast
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In Pain and Blood – The Protagonist
Drawn by the delightful Yerin YooSo, I've a setting and a timeframe. But just who is this guy I plan to write about in November?The easy answer is Dylan.But that's just a name, right? Not much to go on when I plan to put an entire story on this poor guy's shoulders. I better have some … Continue reading In Pain and Blood – The Protagonist
In Pain and Blood – Setting & Timeframe
Every story needs a setting, even if it's mostly set in a single tower in a secluded valley. And as I've already mentioned, there's a whole continent set up for my spellster novels.There aren't any big quests in these novels. No saving the world stakes. Whilst I adore reading stories where an entire world is … Continue reading In Pain and Blood – Setting & Timeframe
Rewriting the Rewrites that I have Rewritten Before
I don't think I've rewritten anything as much as I have done for The Rogue King Saga. And I don't think so much has been changed as the ending to The Vengeful God.Oh, the overall tone of the ending is the same. The people who die and the people who don't stay the same. But … Continue reading Rewriting the Rewrites that I have Rewritten Before
Going Down The List…
My next stop in tackling the loose ends before Nanowrimo monopolises my November is detangling the issue I've got with The Vengeful God. I've decided to rewrite a scene that was solely from Kael's PoV, breaking it into one from Laccindy's and Veng's. Currently, I'm halfway through this process, having completed the first PoV. I … Continue reading Going Down The List…
Proof’s Arrived!
So... In preparation for Nanowrimo, I'm cracking down on the other loose ends around here.First order of business was getting The Rogue King sorted and the proof for the new paperback sent over. Well... I though I'd have to wait for some time, but it arrived this afternoon!Old vs NewAs you can see, the cover … Continue reading Proof’s Arrived!
Count me in for Nanowrimo 2015
Last year, I wasn't in a position to participate in the worldwide frenzy that is the National Novel Writing Month. It comes in the middle of summer for me, which means fitting it in between general living, my daughter's school work and her riding lessons...But this year, I'm all in.Currently, I'm working to clear my plate … Continue reading Count me in for Nanowrimo 2015
Chopping Up My Darling… Again
I've spoken before that The Rogue King Saga is an old creature. It started way back in '97. Eighteen years later, there's little left of the original story.The overarching story is still there. Veng has always been a man facing down a god who seeks to destroy him. But the story within? It grew darker. … Continue reading Chopping Up My Darling… Again
Taking a Dark Turn
Seriously, 2015 what you're doing to me isn't good enough? You got to go after our poor border collie and let him get pancreatitis. Well, jokes on you. We caught it in time, he's better and we know how to manage it. So, thppt!Anyway, in light of the past months, I'm being self-indulgent with my … Continue reading Taking a Dark Turn
Well Played, 2015
My daughter has at last returned to school and peace has, sort of, fallen over the house. Normally, this would mean lots of time to write and critique for me.If only I was in a normal frame of mind.I'm only just re-returning to writing after three weeks of steadily growing agony and two doctor visits, … Continue reading Well Played, 2015
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