Religion is a significant part of world building in fantasy because every society has its own origin story. Even in places where the popularity of religion is fading, it still heavily imprints on society. It is the story of creation and how your characters perceive how they fit within it. Developing a framework Getting the …
Audiobooks The Lord of the Rings – JRR Tolkien (read by Andy Serkis) There is no point in me harping on about this brilliant novel. However, I will talk about the narration of this audiobook version. During the Covid lockdown, Andy Serkis streamed a live reading of The Hobbit for charity, which I tuned into. …
I must admit, I never used to be the keenest of fans on the classics such as Thomas Hardy. Yet, after watching every conceivable adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd, I gave the book a go. The impetus was also spurred on by the fact my Dad keeps sheep. After this, I kept seeing …
The delight (and bane) of writing fantasy is world building. As well as writing the story, the author must also become a tour guide, knowledgeable in the environment, people, cultures, and much more. Alongside the book, there will be hundreds of notes compiling the equivalent of a Lonely Planet guide to your fantasy realm. How …
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A conversation with Kieron Circuit @callow_explorer on keeping records of our work in progress has prompted me to think of its benefits. I am the first to admit that I cringe when I read through my first drafts. Personally, writing them is equally the most unenjoyable part of the entire writing process. In my head, I can …
Welcome to my new website! Here you will discover my creative pursuits through writing, art and photography, as well as a personal insight into my life here in Cornwall. The change came about because I felt my previous domain name only focused on my writing. This domain fits to me and can adapt more fluidly. …