I promised my thoughts on monsters and now that I have given dragons their fair due I can move on to other creatures I've written about that go bump in the night. My favorite creation (thus far) has been the altaww'am. Illustration by: Sam Wood In the world of Jangbahar, the altaww’am is a creature capable of … Continue reading Monster of My Own Making
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Dragons are NOT Monsters!
Illustration by Atriend Zabu Except that they are, at least in the literal sense in any case. Dragons are always epic and ferocious and perhaps that's why so many writers and artists enjoy creating their own version of this mythical beast. (You might have noticed my obsession.) But are dragons monsters? So yes, there is … Continue reading Dragons are NOT Monsters!
Meet the Character: Josper
Keeping up with the battle theme of this week I thought it would be fitting to end with the Border Wars: the giant battle that started the entire Dance of the Elements series. This short story was previously unavailable unless you purchased a Kindle copy of Ignited. I hope you enjoy! Border Wars Year 1341 … Continue reading Meet the Character: Josper
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Meet the Character: Shadow Dancers
Every story needs a secret group of assassin spies run by a sadistic evil queen, am I right? The Shadow Dancers were said to be a secret group of assassins, thieves and spies. There was no proof of their existence and many believed the guild was nothing but a story to frighten children. Ignited, Chapter … Continue reading Meet the Character: Shadow Dancers
Meet the Character: Jangbahar Part 5
Hi y'all! Ready for another breakdown on a portion of my world? If you've been following along, you know that I've been sharing bits of my created world and setting from my Dance of the Elements series. I started the "tour" with a detailed look at the Republic of the Sand Sea. Not only does … Continue reading Meet the Character: Jangbahar Part 5