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
In the last Character Spotlight, we had a look at The Whitemaiden‘s protagonist and main POV, Catirna Elkela. Today you’ll meet the secondary POV — the young, cursed sage Axel Pavlekel. This would be the sage mentioned in the story blurb: When a young sage turns up in the woods, tortured and cursed, a disgraced healer must … Read more
Hey folks, anyone remember my old epic? The one awkwardly named Lay of the White Carnation? Only about a handful of people have, which is a good thing. The setting — a messed-up, in-between afterlife inspired by limbo — was interesting but poorly thought-out, while the story was just plain ridiculous (though very fun and dramatic). Still, … Read more