Ever since I started writing my own stories, one piece of advice has always stuck with me. To be a better author, one must read books written by their fellow authors. It’s something many young authors have been told and it’s the best advice I’ve heard for it. I’ve taken this approach with other things … Continue reading Book Review: Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur
Book Review Delayed for Tomorrow
Hi Everyone, Sorry for the delay! Had some unexpected plans occur over the weekend and couldn't finish the review to an acceptable level to share. I'll post it tomorrow. - Raphael
No Post This Week, Book Review Next Week
Hello everyone! Last week kind of got away from me and I wasn't able to find time to write a proper article. I apologize for that but next week I'll be back with my regular book review schedule. Thanks! - Raphael
Inspiration and Originality
A couple days ago my friends made me watch Your Name for my birthday as they were aghast that I had never seen it. After having watched the movie, I completely understood why. It was absolutely beautiful and one of my favorite romance stories of all time. What was a nice coincidence about the movie … Continue reading Inspiration and Originality
How to Write Romance that feel Believable
With Valentines Day around the corner, it's a good time to consider how romance in storytelling is written. Romance in stories is both quite simple but also very difficult to write. The simple aspect is the notion that it’s usually two characters falling in love with one another. The complicated part is making that romance … Continue reading How to Write Romance that feel Believable
Book Writing Update and Progress
Hello everyone! Having just self-published my third book, I recognize I need to not let go of the momentum I currently feel. What I recognized about myself from 2024 is that I am not as disciplined as I was when I was younger, something I hopefully can fix for this year. The only issue is … Continue reading Book Writing Update and Progress
What I Learned From Publishing My Third Book
Hello everyone! It’s been a few days since I’ve published my third book, The Legend of Nariko: Shadows of a Dead World, and I had some time to reflect on the process. There was a lot of good but also a lot of bad I recognize that came out of how I approached writing it. … Continue reading What I Learned From Publishing My Third Book
The Legend of Nariko: Shadows of a Dead World Released!
Hello everyone! A bit later than I had intended, but The Legend of Nariko: Shadows of a Dead World is officially released! I'm excited for my third book to finally be released! I learned a lot during this tumultuous but rewarding time and I hope share that experience and use this to help write more … Continue reading The Legend of Nariko: Shadows of a Dead World Released!
Delayed Post for Book Publishing
Hello everyone! Normally I would have a blog post for today but I've spent the past week reviewing my third book, The Legend of Nariko: Shadows of a Dead World, so that I can publish it in the next few days. Right now I'm expecting the publishing date to be Wednesday. Thanks so much for … Continue reading Delayed Post for Book Publishing
Happy New Year and the Plan Going Forward
Hello everyone!I hope you’ve all had a good start to the year. I find it’s a good time for reflections on what happened last and planning around how to make this year better. It’s not necessarily a means to criticize oneself but to consider what worked and what didn’t work. One of the things I … Continue reading Happy New Year and the Plan Going Forward
Raph's Cozy Musings 