One of the things that’s really started to affect me when it comes to achieving my goals is my inability to focus on something for a long time. I could start writing or drawing and I would be productive but it wouldn’t last for long. It got to the point where I would be happy, … Continue reading Focus & Discipline: Feeling Overwhelmed and how I’m working through it
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Story Musings: Diversity and Representation in Storytelling
This is something I’ve been pondering about for quite a while now as a person of colour myself. There’s been so much discourse around the idea of diversity in storytelling be it in books, movies, tv shows and video games that the arguments tend to revolve around the same ideas. Many have argued that the … Continue reading Story Musings: Diversity and Representation in Storytelling
Author Update: Missing Deadlines and Re-evaluating Timelines and Goals
Hello everyone! Now that we’re arriving into the fall season, it’s only three months before Christmas. It occurred to me that I most likely will not be able to have The Legend of Nariko: Hellfire Rising published and ready for Christmas. Truth be told it was a rather depressing realization and something I was really … Continue reading Author Update: Missing Deadlines and Re-evaluating Timelines and Goals
Story Musings: The Importance of a Strong Supporting Cast of Characters
Character Development can take many forms and often rely on far more than just the main characters of the story. The world and, more importantly, the characters that inhabit that world affect not only the main characters’ development but the reader’s engagement to the story. Sometimes the protagonist can be an interesting and endearing character … Continue reading Story Musings: The Importance of a Strong Supporting Cast of Characters
Book Review: Kane Chronicles #2 – The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
To be absolutely honest, I’m having conflicted feelings toward how I feel with this series. The Kane Chronicles is an interesting series with a fascinating perspective on the relationship between humans and gods. But it’s a story that is being severely hampered by the method in which it’s being written. While I like The Kane … Continue reading Book Review: Kane Chronicles #2 – The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
Story Musings: Flashbacks & Recounting past events
It’s safe to say that no one really wants a story spoiled for them. Not knowing the future is what creates tension and excitement for the readers to know if the world or the characters they care about will be alright. It’s what keeps us engaged with the story, especially when it’s a high stakes … Continue reading Story Musings: Flashbacks & Recounting past events
Book Review: Kane Chronicles #1 – The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Initially I was planning to cover this series after finishing the Harley Merlin series, but after the mysterious disappearance from Kindle and it not being stocked in my local bookstore, I bumped this up the line. I’ve always been a fan of mythology and stories based around the idea of ancient gods and myths. But … Continue reading Book Review: Kane Chronicles #1 – The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
Delayed Book Review due to illness
Hi Everyone, I've been pretty sick for the past month and I've recently gotten medication to help with that. However yesterday was a particularly bad day for me and I couldn't finish the review in time to post this morning. The plan currently is to publish the book review tomorrow morning instead of today. Thanks … Continue reading Delayed Book Review due to illness
Author Update: Renewed invigoration from an unlikely source.
Hello Everyone! I was originally planning to do another book review today but, for some reason, the 9th book in the Harley Merlin series has become a lot harder to find. It’s no longer on Amazon or kindle and it doesn’t seem to be available through Chapters as well. I tried buying another book off … Continue reading Author Update: Renewed invigoration from an unlikely source.
Story Musing – Story Length
Too much of a good thing can often be a bad thing. It’s a matter of excess and unnecessary material that bogs down an otherwise great thing. In the case of stories, this can be moments that feel more like filler rather than adding to the overall story. It’s something I often think about with … Continue reading Story Musing – Story Length
Raph's Cozy Musings 