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The Wonders of Wonderdraft: Varpesh and Shizar

The Wonders of Wonderdraft: Varpesh and Shizar

I've begun to make region maps using Wonderdraft. I started with Varpesh, which I was pleased with, and then did Shizar, which I was less pleased with. I'm excited to keep trying it out.

July and August 2023 in Art

July and August 2023 in Art

No art was done in June, and I only did one piece in July, so I combined July and August for this post. All the art done was for Jurak’s Day.

Two New (Connected, but Not In My World) Short Stories

Two New (Connected, but Not In My World) Short Stories

I collaborated with Aeris Total to write Serpents, Snakes and Chalices. Then Aeris Total had a story prompt I ran with and from it I wrote Gurgle and Hiss, which is related to the story we worked on together. Both are in their own strange world that is not at all related to my main world writing. They were both fun to write and I expect more will come out of this collaborative world. Hope you enjoy reading them!

May 2023 in Art

May 2023 in Art

As with April, all book 11 related. Racing craft docking bay Nereash's Mech Base/Bay

April 2023 in Art

April 2023 in Art

So little for April 2023 in art that I forgot to make this post until now. All book 11 related in some way. Betters' Tower (Book 11) The Break (Light) Nezah’hi (Stylized)

How to Stop Wildfire Eighth Anniversary

How to Stop Wildfire Eighth Anniversary

I find myself here, eight years on, without too much to say or reflect on in anything particular. Over this year, I’ve written things outside my domain and written more in it (including finishing The Lost). I’ve felt free to explore other ideas and random projects. Not much has come from it, realistically, but it has felt good and fun. I wonder if part of me is avoiding focusing too much on book 11—because it’s starting a big new part...