Hello Everyone, For the first time in what feels like the last year and a half, I finally feel like I’m getting back into the creative groove of things. I’ve been able to write and draw more consistently than I had before. I think part of that is because I’ve been challenging myself with tasks … Continue reading Author Update #5
Story Review: Arcane by Riot Games
Now this is a bit of a departure from my normal reviews. Usually I’m only concerned with book reviews as it’s the medium I have the most experience in as both a reader and a writer. However, I have to admit, I was blown away with how well Riot adapted their in-game lore for League … Continue reading Story Review: Arcane by Riot Games
Book Review: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
A friend of mine suggested I read this book since I already barreled through a lot of Rick Riordan’s books. But what’s different is that this is a “Rick Riordan Presents” book. Now, from my understand, this is a publishing company that Riordan is involved in with his editor Stephanie Lurie. Reading the description on … Continue reading Book Review: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
Discussion in World Building – Community, Society and History
Over the past few months, I had been struggling with progressing book 3’s story. I thought I had everything planned out and set to write this sequel without issue. However, similar to book 1 and 2, as I wrote, I started to notice other characters and story elements were developing far more than I had … Continue reading Discussion in World Building – Community, Society and History
Discussion in World Building – Geography
Worldbuilding is a diverse and monumental challenge for any writer. Creating a world from one’s imagination, whether based on reality, history, or made up completely, presents many difficulties that require careful attention to detail. But how does one start? How does someone create a living, breathing and thriving world in which a story takes place? … Continue reading Discussion in World Building – Geography
Delayed Post for Tomorrow
Hello everyone, Last week was pretty crazy in terms of schedules and tasks. Between work, inktober and having to review and possibly rewrite book 3, I hadn't finished editing and reviewing the article I had planned for today. I wanted to focus on a series of posts reviewing worldbuilding and it's various components. It's one … Continue reading Delayed Post for Tomorrow
Author Update #4
Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve given an update on the writing side of things. Am I on schedule for my book releases? Not exactly. Is it something I hope to fix in the next couple months? Most definitely. The past year has been a roller coaster of motivation, discipline, with varying fluctuations … Continue reading Author Update #4
Book Review: Harley Merlin Book #3 – Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals by Bella Forrest
The third book in the Harley Merlin series and one would think we would see some significant progress in the overarching plot of the series. Book 1 The Secret Coven started off pretty strong introducing a compelling, if not entirely unique, mystery while Book 2 The Mystery Twins had a unique twist of perspective for … Continue reading Book Review: Harley Merlin Book #3 – Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals by Bella Forrest
Book Review Delayed to Tomorrow
Hi Everyone, Sorry for the delay! This weekend got way more hectic than I imagined and with Inktober I haven't had enough time for a review to be done for today. The book review will be posted tomorrow morning. Thanks for your patience! - Raphael
The importance of challenge and deadlines
Hello Everyone, As many have experienced, the past year and a half has been an incredibly draining and exhausting experience. I’m not sure if this is true for everyone, but I know for myself I felt I’ve regressed as a writer, artist and reviewer. It’s something that’s weighed heavily on me as I’ve tied my … Continue reading The importance of challenge and deadlines
Raph's Cozy Musings 