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In Part II of the tutorial, I discussed iconography. In this post, I will show you how to add place names and use typography to further clarify places in your world. A settlement’s location affects everything about the way it develops, from the reason it exists in that spot, to what…
Continue readingIn Part I of the tutorial, I explained some of the basics of making a map. In this post, I will go further into the process by showing you how to add shorelines and cities. The picture I’ve drawn above shows a river flowing out to the sea with various…
Continue readingA map adds a wonderful dimension to a fantasy book. It inspires curiosity, helps you visualize your world, and transports the viewer/reader to another world without the need for text. Maps immerse the reader in the author’s imagination and add an extra layer of plausibility and depth. Maps consist of…
Continue readingWhen calamity strikes, an ancient queen is banished by a clan of prehistoric nomads. Five thousand years later, she returns to the world of men.
Continue readingGreetings, I got inspired to write, Innocents back in October 2017 when I heard that Shaun Allan and Greg Carrico were running a horror contest centered on Jack the Ripper. The concept for this story came to me as soon as I saw their call for entries. I sat down at the computer and typed…
Continue readingBook news, finally! Wow, it has been a while since we’ve updated! Sorry about that. Marzio and I have been busy applying polish to The Tendrils of Fate and working on a bunch of fascinating projects. We’ve decided to split The Tendrils of Fate into a Duology which will consist…
Continue readingIn an age of widespread facial recognition, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, travel isn’t what it used to be; it’s better. This short story by Narcisse Navarre is for the Marriott Hotels #TravelBrilliantly Writing Contest.
Continue readingPoet laureate Irilio has just discovered his father’s plans to wed him to the dullest woman in Laremlis. He vents his outrage during a stroll through The Thicket and ironically finds himself at the well of Zezen, goddess of sacred unions. In a fit, he defiles the tranquil waters, drawing the attention of a heartbroken veteran who shares his supernatural story of love and loss. The tragic tale inspires an epic ballad and possibly a curse.
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