I have not yet read N.K. Jemisin’s work, but I think she’s very close to the top of my TBR pile simply for this one quote, which I stumbled across a few weeks ago: “Tell them they can be great someday, like us. Tell them they belong among us, no matter how we treat them. …
I‘ve spent the last few months having back and forth discussions about reviewing books, and have come to the conclusion that the conversation frustrates me. Not because I don’t enjoy it or it’s not interesting to me, but because it always, invariably, becomes a discussion on craft from my part. Which means I’m going to …
The Wolf of Oren-yaro is the first book in a planned trilogy. I always make sure I say these words–first book, and planned. The most challenging part about writing the damn thing is doling out the plot over the course of three books, holding just enough back so the third book doesn’t fall flat. Some …
Ignorance is bliss. One of the biggest hurdles I’ve found in writing is transitioning from the mindset of being a reader, and a rather critical one at that, into someone who consistently creates. And consistent creation, unfortunately, requires not being frozen with self-esteem issues, indecision, and perfectionism. There is a great deal of hypocrisy in …
I‘ve created a handy series guide for anyone wondering where to get started with my work. I love intricately built worlds and stories where the characters live past the pages. So when I started writing in fantasy, I wanted the same feel. But I know a long series can get exhausting, and it’s too easy to …
