Hello everyone! My friends convinced me to try going camping and see how I would enjoy it. I took this as an opportunity to refresh and revitalize my creativity and focus. I'll be back next week. Thanks! - Raphael
Author: Raphael K Mohan
The Legend of Nariko: 5 Year Anniversay Hardcover No. 2
Hello everyone!With regards to my hardcover artwork, upon reflection, I wasn't very happy with how it turned out. It didn't feel appropriate to the story nor the character and felt very out of place. As a result, I took some time to create another rendition that I liked a lot more. Now I can present … Continue reading The Legend of Nariko: 5 Year Anniversay Hardcover No. 2
Author Update: Getting back into the flow of things
Hi everyone, Last month has been a bit rough but I’m working on getting back on track. I’m currently focusing on fixing both my mental and physical health as both are tied to my emotional health I believe. It’s been hard to really focus on the goals I’ve set for myself and get back to … Continue reading Author Update: Getting back into the flow of things
Hiatus for a bit, cat passed away
I'm not doing great honestly. Hopefully it won't be too long but I feel awful. Sorry everyone. - Raphael
Storymusing – The use of Tension in Writing
This is a bit of an abstract concept though it sounds super simple in its description. It’s no surprise that tension is a critical component for any compelling narrative. Without a tangible sense of suspense throughout a story, the drama feels hollow as nothing feels like a big deal within the narrative. But sometimes it … Continue reading Storymusing – The use of Tension in Writing
Book Review: Harley Merlin #7 – Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix by Bella Forrest
Keeping a series feeling fresh after 6 books is a difficult challenge. Book 6, Harley Merlin and the Cult of Eris, felt like a bit of a stumble as it’s position in the overall plotline felt a bit forced to ask a question which it immediately answered early on. There was a lack of tension … Continue reading Book Review: Harley Merlin #7 – Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix by Bella Forrest
Author Update: Book 3 Progress, Struggles and Uncertainty
Hello everyone!It’s been a strange month in all honesty. There’s been a lot of ups and downs throughout March, far more than I would like. I’m not quite sure what it is but I’ve become easily distracted by the smallest things nowadays. My mind has become a bit more foggy and my energy level each … Continue reading Author Update: Book 3 Progress, Struggles and Uncertainty
The Legend of Nariko: 5-Year Anniversary Hardcover
For the longest time, I had always dreamed of publishing my first book. It's honestly hard to believe it's been so long. I guess the last two years has felt like a bit of a blur. But that tangent aside, I wanted to celebrate this accomplishment by paying homage to the first cover art I … Continue reading The Legend of Nariko: 5-Year Anniversary Hardcover
Small break to work on a special project
Hi everyone!Taking a short break to work on a project for the 5-year anniversary of my first book, The Legend of Nariko: The Mark of Silverfrost. It still shocks me to this day I finished writing and published a book! The road was a bit bumpy but I learned a lot and I'm happy how … Continue reading Small break to work on a special project
Storytelling Musings: The Redemption Arc
A very controversial character development depending on the character in question. A character who was misled into doing something evil? Potentially redeemable. A character who gleefully commits murder and doesn’t come off as remorseful? Probably not. There’s a lot of nuance in the idea of redeeming a character. Can it be done well? Absolutely! There … Continue reading Storytelling Musings: The Redemption Arc
Raph's Cozy Musings 