One of my best friends blogs about me. And I didn’t even have to blackmail her this time (I don’t think). But no, really. If you have any interest in historical romance that borders on gaslamp fantasy (YES, this is a thing! There’s even werewolves! And seances! I didn’t even know seance was a word!), …
One of my most controversial characters is Pablo from Birthplace. I’ve talked about this before: how I try not to create likable characters, and instead write them as honest as I can make them. I’ve also written a few “anti-heroes” so to speak: Enosh Tar’elian coming to mind. This is the sort of character who is …
I thought it might be interesting to talk about how I approach drafts in my novels. Actually, I’m sure it’s not, but I have to schedule some blog posts and this totally counts as my socializing for the day. Like with most writers, I think, my first draft is very slow. I used to write …
At least, that’s what one of my beta-readers likes to tell me. Another one is more succinct: “Fuck you. Fuck this book. Go away, I’m reading.” I’ve got nearly less than a month to go before release date. EARCs have been sent to reviewers, and some reviews have come in, but I may have bungled …
Read more “Aina’s Breath – “[This Author] uses characters like a garrote to strangle your heart.””
Very little is known of Caiso’s past other than that he stepped off the docks from Ni’in one afternoon and began asking for the Boarshind, where he quickly assumed position as an officer. He is known to be quick-witted, and just as quick with his sword; a good friend, a bad enemy, and the sort …
Read more “The Supporting Cast of The Agartes Epilogues: Caiso apn Willen”
