Most of the stories I read are often epic fantasy adventures with high stakes and dramatic moments, but I have to admit that I do enjoy cute and cozy stories as well. There is a very nice and relaxing vibe that these stories provide even though moments of drama and action. It might be because … Continue reading Book Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
Book Review delayed for Tomorrow
Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay, the past week was far more busy than I had expected. I should have the book review ready for tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!
No Post this Week, took time to Prep
Hello everyone! I took the last week to plan and figure out how to do the things I want to do in a reasonable and efficient way. Unfortunately I don't have a post ready for today but I will have a book review for next monday. Have a great week! - Raphael
The Benefits of Stepping Away from a Project for a bit
No this isn’t me going on another random hiatus but rather something I’ve learned while working on multiple projects all at once. Admittedly I’ve been having a bit of writer’s block when it comes to book 4 of The Legend of Nariko as there are certain parts I need to reconsider. There’s a certain part … Continue reading The Benefits of Stepping Away from a Project for a bit
Author Update: Very Busy July and Some Progress
Hello Everyone! Bit of a shorter update today as July was rather busy. I was participating in the Art Fight event and spent a lot of time refining and improving my own art process. That being said, I did also spend some time brainstorming and creating an outline for Book 4 of The Legend of … Continue reading Author Update: Very Busy July and Some Progress
How to write a Character with a Curse
Curses allow for a lot of creative flexibility in how they are implemented and what they force upon the characters and the world. It’s a classic tool for writers to initiate the plot and start the story, either an outcome or the cause of the inciting incident. Sometimes it can be more of a metaphysical … Continue reading How to write a Character with a Curse
Delayed Post for Tuesday
Hi Everyone! Sorry for the delayed post, it's been a bit of a hectic week and art fight has taken more time than I had expected. I will have the next blog post posted tomorrow morning. Thanks! Raphael
Book Review: Once Upon a Witch’s Death Vol 1: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy by Saka
Most of the fantasy novels I’ve read have mostly ended up being these epic adventures on massive scales. But every so often there are stories that are on a smaller scale that’s more relatable and grounded with a touch of magic. Despite the terrifying fate hanging over Meg Raspberry’s head from the start of the … Continue reading Book Review: Once Upon a Witch’s Death Vol 1: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy by Saka
Trying to Focus in a world of Distractions
Hello everyone! As some of you have probably surmised, I’ve been having a hard time staying focused and making progress on several of my projects. It’s a strange mix of brainfog, exhaustion and the plethora of distractions that feel more gratifying or easier to do than working on passion projects. For the longest time I … Continue reading Trying to Focus in a world of Distractions
No Post this Week
Sorry everyone, last week got pretty hectic and I wasn't able to write a proper article. Will be back next week! - Raphael
Raph's Cozy Musings 