A funny thing happened on the way to the book

Category: The Blog

  • Turn, Turn

    When you jump into a new fantasy or fiction series, it’s not quite like any world you’ve come to know before. It can dance so close to our world it may seem to be a clone. Time reveals more and more aspects of the setting, what rules this world is playing by. Trying to understand,…

  • The Brine Of My Life

    There’s something wildly satisfying about pulling a jar of homemade pickles out of the fridge. Maybe it’s the bite of vinegar and spice. Maybe it’s the crunch you’ve curated to perfection. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the fact that I, a modern dad, am participating in a tradition that dates back thousands of years. I…

  • The Mighty Tech Tree

    Worldbuilding is one of my favorite aspects of writing. It’s where everything begins. The solid base that will support all of your stories and thoughts. Worldbuilding is where the rules, the cultures, the magic (or lack thereof), and the technology all start to take shape. Shaping all of these pieces from their start to the…