Pictures are worth a thousand words they say. And it’s true. Nothing inspires me more than seeing good photos when it comes to my writing; and I usually create a lot more than a thousand words from pictures, let me tell you. I’m a very visual person. In my latest book, my fantasy epic (nowContinue reading “A Story to Tell”
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The Things That Inspire
Many have asked me what inspires my writing. I’m quite prolific, on average writing 1500 words per day, everyday. Where is all that inspiration coming from? It’s been a long process to become so organised and prolific, but I have to boil down the reasons I get inspired into two main things. Reading: Now, IContinue reading “The Things That Inspire”
More Map Fun
After yesterday’s rather serious post, I decided to share all the lovely maps and inspiration I’ve used for my world within the pages of “Immortal Whispers”. Enjoy. This first map is the Kingdom where the majority of the story takes place, Suvanwold. It’s not 100% where I wanted things, and as the story progressed, someContinue reading “More Map Fun”
The Lands of the Eleven Kingdoms
Every fantasy novels needs a map (or three…or ten). I mean, how else would you know where the dragons lived? Because as readers, that’s darn important information. The world I’ve created for my novel “Immortal Whispers” is known as Landmere. The particular section of Landmere where things take place is Suvanwold (just above the middleContinue reading “The Lands of the Eleven Kingdoms”
The Lockdown Muse
Times have been tough, there’s no doubt about it. I’ve struggled with many things since the pandemic began in March (where I live). The most devastating was not being able to see my family, friends, and clients. My mental health suffered a lot. I spiralled. Not into depression, but I was in a dark placeContinue reading “The Lockdown Muse”
The Demons Within
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the identity of the author and what they’ve written–and indeed if they are qualified to write them. What’s this all about I hear you say? Let me explain. There was an incident a week or so ago where the community took exception to an author andContinue reading “The Demons Within”
The Art of Reinvention
I’m coming to my 50th birthday soon. A milestone I thought would be one filled with celebration and good times with loved ones. Then 2020 happened and we were all placed in lockdown. Still are as of writing this. And even though I feared the worst for what lay ahead, I decided to reinvent everythingContinue reading “The Art of Reinvention”
It Begins…
This is where I will post my updates. Stay tuned…