Fiction and Fantasy

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Elun Elvinbard

Back home, they used to call me Elun the Eviscerator, Elf o’ a Thousand Twirlin’ Blades… An’ why did they call me this, ya ask? Observe! History Elun was born the eldest son to his elvish parents who ultimately settled in the small village of Sinoa. He has eight younger siblings. He dreamed of following […]

November 13, 2023
Updated Scene – TVB: “Isalaina”

After getting some feedback from my readers, I’ve been tweaking things in Book 1 of The Victor’s Blade. This here scene, which I’d posted an old version a while back, is just one of them. Which version do you like better? Jaranin’s storytelling skills are put to work during the summer festival as he tells […]

April 19, 2019
April Recommendations (3 of 4): Aleczandxr

I first stumbled across video essayist Aleczandxr while preparing for my Type Casting post on Riza Hawkeye of Fullmetal Alchemist. The depth he delved into another character from that show, Solf Kimblee, was incredible, especially given how much it allowed me to appreciate a character I honestly hadn’t cared much for nor understood well upon […]

April 19, 2019
Confessions of a Writer Who Couldn’t Write Character Flaws

Up until recently, I found it very difficult to write flawed characters. I fall deeply in love with my characters, so I really want other people to like them as much as I do. This makes showing others my work a terrifying event. It feels like bringing a boyfriend home for my parents to meet. […]

December 21, 2018
Excerpt – TVB, Book 2: “Sole Survivor”

Since I got back from Realm Makers in July, I’ve been working on book two of The Victor’s Blade trilogy. I thought it’d be particularly daunting, but it’s been quite the surprising experience. For one, moments I thought would be difficult to write have actually come relatively easily (as long as I stay focused… more on that […]

October 19, 2018
Cut Scene – TVB: “The Ruins”

To help me gear up for Realm Makers Writers’ Conference in July, I’m bringing you a series of scenes cut from The Victor’s Blade. Be sure to check below for any other cut scenes you may have missed so far! This is one scene I am incredibly sorry to see go, despite its intense content. […]

July 20, 2018

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