All Eyes on the Future
2023 is coming to an end and I feel like there is so much I haven't done but still want to. The good news is that life is pretty simple and straightforward for the time being, so I should be able to summarize recent events.
Surprises Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Life seems like it’s going a million miles an hour these days. I don’t even know where to start this update, so let’s go right to the biggest news I’ll get all year: We’re expecting Baby #2!
Chasing the Possibility Horizon
Every decision closes doors, because pursuing one outcome means you rule out the alternatives. But as a writer, thinking about the possibility horizon of alternatives can still generate inspiration for what comes after. (And there’s always an after.)
The Year in Review (2022)
I haven't shared as many updates as I hoped this year, so let's treat this as the year in review for 2022. We'll cover life stuff, writing updates, and a little bit of what's to come in 2023.
The Art of Recycling Ideas
As I explored how my fantastical land could fit into a larger world, I pulled out an old notecard on which I’d sketched out a collection of continents. And I started to wonder: Could I find some way to repurpose those old ideas?
The (Potential) Dangers of Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding is an essential part of writing, but it can also become an insurmountable obstacle that derails a project...or even a writing career.
Writing Plans for 2021
After breaking down my short-term gaming plans for 2021, it's time to focus on my other passion: writing. And more specifically, what I'm writing now.
Back to Blogging Again
It's been a few months, but E3 feels like a good excuse to get back to blogging and hopefully incorporate it into my regular life once again.
How to Choose a Story Idea
I have plans for a few different stories right now, so I have to step back and consider how to choose a story idea (especially with limited time to write).
Worldbuilding 101: Editing and Updating Maps
After writing "Eel of Flotsam," my biggest realization is that Varheim needs to expand. If I'm being honest, updating maps might be the best way to do it.
Worldbuilding 101: Gods of Varheim
Like in any fantasy story, the gods of Varheim play a major role in the day-to-day life of every single person or thing in this fictional world.
Worldbuilding 101: Fantasy Races, Pt. 3
As part of my Worldbuilding 101 series, here is the final batch of fantasy races I created for Varheim. (And yes, there are more cool illustrations too!)