How J.R.R. Tolkien Has Inspired Me as a Fantasy Writer
For many readers like myself, J.R.R. Tolkien is a name that has become synonymous with epic fantasy. His lasting legacy has been an insperation to many fantasy writers throught the last century, helping many to become greater authors in the genre themselves. This is how he has inspired me as a fantasy author.
Crafting Stories for Your Audience: The Art of Subtle Messaging
It's not enough to want to promote your message in the stories you tell. You have to understand all the intrecacies that go into good storytelling, and then apply them to get people to listen to what you have to say. And it all starts with knowing your audience.
The Universal Language of Storytelling: Bridging Faith and Understanding
If the the Divine love us and want the best for us, dosen't it stand to reason that they would communicate their will to use through a language we can all understand? What if that language were an artform, such as storytelling?
Art and Destiny: How Writing Has Played a Role in My Life
Everybody writes for a different reason. Some Right for fame. Some write for Fortune. Some Write to leave a legacy. This is why I write.
The Celestial Flame: A Beacon of Healing in My Fantasy World
Magic systems take many forms in fantasy literature. The one I created for my novels was designed to do more than just offer a means of rollplay for my fans.
The Impact of Grammatical Errors on an Epic Fantasy Novel's Success
For authors of any genre, gramatial errors can prevent one from finding success in the publishing industry. A case could be made that this is even more true for authors of epic fatnay novels where the story can be much more complex.
How World Building Can Be Therapeutic
A blog post that deconstructs the world-building process in fiction writing, as well as how it can be beneficial to one's mental health.