Here we go behind the scenes of writing projects I’m working on now! That could include research, drawings, inspiration, log lines, blurbs, cover reveals, and *possibly* a teaser now and then.
Stay tuned for opportunities to contribute with an idea or a vote. :)
Thanks to Rebecca Alasdair, I have found yet ANOTHER addicting portrait maker! It’s at Rinmaru Games, and UNlike Live Portrait Maker, you can actually create men! Here are some of the characters of The Whitemaiden: Learn more about Catirna, the main heroine, here! Get introduced to Catirna’s adopted sister Alruna (or Kitty) here. Meet the secondary … Read more
Good news, folks — the beta reader draft of The Whitemaiden is finished and has been sent to volunteers! To celebrate the release, here’s a profile of one of the side characters — Dirmad Canda-Rell, Catirna‘s friend and our heroes’ most steadfast ally. Annnd here’s a list of Whitemaiden characters already profiled on this blog: Catirna, the protagonist … Read more
So it recently came to my attention that there’s this spiffy online toy called Live Portrait Maker, which is kind of like Bitmoji, except more limited and more painting-like. With a few mouse clicks you can design a nice-looking portrait with an array of hairstyles, expressions, skin colors, clothing, and other features. Naturally I had … Read more
Earlier posts acquainted you with the main heroes of my novel-in-progress, The Whitemaiden — namely the healer sisters Catirna and Alruna and the sage Axel. Now I think it’s time to present one of the villains! Meet Galyek Basilekel*, the dreaded captain of the guard at the Thornwood Citadel. WAIT. HOLD UP. That’s not Galyek. That’s Josef. … Read more
You’ve met Catirna Elkela, you’ve met Axel Pavlekel … and now it’s time to meet the link that holds them together: a rebellious whirlwind of a princess known to the public as Kityanka Elkela. (But between you and me, that’s not her real name.) She’s not mentioned in the story blurb. However, she’s the reason … Read more