Hi Fantasy Book Lovers and Writers! October is the month many writers and aspiring writers use to prepare for the big push to 50,000 words during National Novel Writing Month in November! This year I will be posting some prompts, some behind the scenes stuff, some sneak peeks at Bleeding Light, Prophecy of Hope Book 3 and some writer’s life posts, and other just for fun things as I prepare for NaNoWriMo 2021! To follow along be sure to hop…..
Published in September of 2019, the newest installment of the Prophecy of Hope Saga has had a remarkable first year! Mhorag, Prophecy of Hope Book 2 has won an Honorable Mention for Fantasy in the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards of 2020! Winners announced just a few days ago. The 2020 contest was huge, and I am thrilled to have my book be among those that stood out.
April 27, 2020 is National Tell a Story Day. Learn more here: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-tell-a-story-day-april-27/ In honor of the day, I thought I would share a little bit with you.
Photo by Karen Powers on Unsplash April 9, 2020 is National Unicorn Day! Learn more here: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-unicorn-day-april-9/ In honor of the day I wanted to take a moment to talk about the unique unicorn type creatures featured in the Prophecy of Hope Saga. (see below) Unicorns have so much potential in a fantasy series but originally there were no such creatures in my books until I began to explore the mythology more fully. Those Too Pure to Live…..
Photo by Amy Reed on Unsplash Coronavirus fears may be stopping the Saint Patrick’s Day parades but we of Irish descent can still honor those who came before us by remembering why it is we “wear the green.” I do not claim that the following is an exhaustive history of all that could be said on the subject, but it is good to remember what it cost for Ireland and those of Irish descent to get where we are today……
A tale of magic, menace and adventure awaits as an epic battle spanning both heaven and earth unfolds. “Darkness is alive. In a strange sort of way. Its substance is twisted and complex. Some say it presses in, but true darkness is not so easy to spot. True darkness begins with a thought. It kisses and whispers, and you let it in. It grows so easily in the deep, moist recesses of life; you scarcely recognize the trap until you…..
#Hobbit Day A Happy Birthday to Bilbo and Frodo Baggins! I have always loved the works of JRR Tolkien. They were first introduced to me by my brother, Isaac Kennedy, and are partially responsible for awakening my love of fantasy. I did not know then that I would become an author of fantasy. “The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow if I…..
Author’s Update: Mhorag, Prophecy of Hope Book 1 is coming very soon! It is almost through the editing process and will enter the Layout phase within a couple days. In honor of Read a Book Day, here is a sneak peak! ***************************************************************** Darkness is alive. In a strange sort of way. Its substance is twisted and complex. Some say it presses in, but true darkness is not so easy to spot. True darkness begins with a thought. It kisses and…..