I wrote this scene out, hoping to get a sense of the changing dynamic with the twins. It’s generally solid. BUT– my editor took one look at it and said. Nope. She wasn’t sure why, so we chatted about it. She said, this is the kind of plan they would…
In Chanmyr, there are various religions that have evolved over time. Most of them are based on either the planets, who are their gods. This is similar to Greek and Roman mythology in a lot of ways. Mars was the god of war, Venus was love, mercury (year- we don’t…
This is still really rough. It even has a few (NEEDS INFO OR CHANGING) notes to myself, but I thought you might like seeing what Jedda is up to:) Jedda looked down at the house. It was bigger than most homes in Tatak Rhe, nestled in amongst the sloping hill…
Not My Mermaid– or everyone’s mermaid. Evidently there is a huge backlash taking place on the internet right now. #notmyariel has been trending. Really? So people who have not even “met” this new Ariel are already dishing out the hatred– because of her skin color? Personally, I can find a…
The carriage bounced and rattled as the horses raced up the dirt road. Outside trees rushed by in a blur of green. There were fewer buildings now, which meant they were out of the city. It was a while though, before the carriage slowed to a reasonable pace. But the…
In the Chanmyran universe, as it is in all cultures, the planets are gods. They are revered and worshiped as powerful forces that shape people’s lives. Chayan, his four children. The twin moons are considered the messengers of the gods and the third moon, the Nibbin, is the trickster who…
Ashai picked his head up, ears pricking forward as the horse turned his head to look over Jedda’s shoulder. Jedda looked up to see Bodan, dark eyes looking earnest as he approached the paddock. “Jedda, my mother insisted that I invite you to the Hanod-kaj,” Bodan paused, looking unsure for…
I have said that across the years, I have worn many hats. Author and writing is the culmination of many rich experiences. One of them was a four year period post-college. I was not a stellar student, sorry mom and dad! Not for lack of brains, but more for lack…
I spent a good bit of time, thinking about planets. I wonder now, how much richer the existing five books would have been, for having this tiny bit of world-building included. People could talk about “A Hadra child” or a “Takkara child” to reference being a good worker, or a…
