I’ve had the last two weeks to myself, including being away on a road trip in Northern NSW, Australia… why? because Cut In Half is with my editor. That’s exciting news I know! Of course now I get to sit here and stress about what it will come back like, how much editing I’ll need…
Fantasy has long been a cornerstone of imaginative storytelling, and at its heart are tropes. But what are tropes? Tropes are recurring themes or plot devices that make a story recognisable to fans of the genre. But while these storytelling tropes are familiar, modern authors frequently breathe fresh life into them, giving us new perspectives…
Very much deep in the editing of Cut In Half, although I did manage to fit in time to release The In All Jest World Free Ebook. I’m over 1/3 of the way through the editing process, my first part of it, before it goes off to my developmental editor. I know I need to…
Most of my current focus is on my editing process for Cut In Half. I am currently reviewing all of the existing chapters and marking them into a spreadsheet based on the Story Grid concept by Shawn Coyne which helps me see many of the surface level stats. From there after marking up the printed…
Short version: Cut in Half is in the editing phase and there’s another new thing on my list.
In the world of literature, archetypes are elemental figures or symbols that recur throughout stories, embodying universal patterns and themes that resonate deeply with audiences. These archetypes serve as fundamental building blocks, providing a framework for character development and narrative structure. Let’s dive into all you need to know about archetypes before you start. Definition…
About 1 week from finishing the first draft of Cut In Half, Book A in the In All Jest World series. Then I’ll be straight into editing it with a two-month turnaround on that before getting to my editors. The goal is to have that published later this year while writing Book 4 in the…
If you are looking for your next epic fantasy series to dive into, or just dipping your toes into this genre, here is all you need to know about epic fantasy books.
Spire of Fool’s was published in February which was followed by a short break.
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For many people books are not part of their day-to-day budget and so they miss out on enjoying reading simply because of the price. Of course as an author we need to charge for books to make our living, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a way to read any book you want, without having…
