There are few works as enduring as J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Even now, decades after the books were written, movies and shows are still being made. Books on Middle Earth are still being published. In fact, there's even a Lord of the Rings concert coming to my city soon, and it's a … Continue reading From Hobbiton to Mordor: Creating Your Own World Like Tolkien’s
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Want to Write Speculative Fiction? Here’s What You Need to Know First
Some of the most memorable and lasting stories fall into the speculative fiction genre. Spec fiction lends itself to extensive and immersive series that captivate all kinds of audiences. Fantastical and out-of-this-world elements stick in your mind, and the incredible powers that the characters possess and face make your heart start pumping. Star Wars. Harry … Continue reading Want to Write Speculative Fiction? Here’s What You Need to Know First
To Own the Rain: A sci-fi flash fiction story
No. 49/100 flash fiction stories It's raining on Praxilius IV. You’ll probably find this a pretty uninteresting statement, but you've never been to Solana—we’re called the System of Six Suns for a reason. From space, every planet looks orange. Everywhere. No blue. No green. Just orange—and maybe a bit of brown to complement. To you, a … Continue reading To Own the Rain: A sci-fi flash fiction story
Beneath the Mask: A sci-fi short story
Breathe in. Breathe out. Erix tried his best to breathe steadily through his mask while a million other thoughts flashed through his mind. Am I walking too much like myself? Is the mask enough to hide my face? What if Ov’oks suddenly developed X-ray vision? Could someone have an X-ray scanner?! His heart beat so … Continue reading Beneath the Mask: A sci-fi short story
Can We Please Have More Soft Sci-fi and Plain Ol’ Fantasy?
I watched Dune for the first time last week (remember how I said I'm late to the party on everything?). Rather than getting me excited for Part 2, it made me think about how hard sci-fi and high fantasy are overrated. Don't get me wrong; I love Lord of the Rings and Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere. … Continue reading Can We Please Have More Soft Sci-fi and Plain Ol’ Fantasy?
The Pros of Small-Scale Fantasy
When we think of fantasy, we often think of huge, epic quests to save the world. Defeat the dark lord, restore the light, and bring peace to the entire land. But sometimes, fantasy can - and should - be small-scale. While reading The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson after my fiction fast, I was … Continue reading The Pros of Small-Scale Fantasy
Wild: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
No. 28/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! Her heart was a drum, driving her feet ever faster as the ocean became a blur of pink far down below. The suns had no mastery over her dark skin, the wind couldn't control her closely shorn hair. Without warning, Janet stumbled and rocketed into the … Continue reading Wild: A Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Story
The Faerie’s Choice: A Flash Fiction Story
Want to help me get a new desk chair? Check out the details in the donation box below the post! No. 23/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration! “So, what do you say?” Solara gazed into wide brown eyes so large she thought she could swim in them if she wanted to. She trusted … Continue reading The Faerie’s Choice: A Flash Fiction Story
An Upside-Down Fantasy World
Three harsh wooden knocks resounded inside Briar’s skull. She glared at the scaly beast at the front of the room as it waved a mallet in its claws. It shouted unintelligible words, but Briar doubted that anyone apart from her could even hear the sound over the commotion in the vast chamber. These dragons were … Continue reading An Upside-Down Fantasy World
Don’t Miss the First Chapter!
In case you missed it, my brand new story, The Chosen Two, is in full swing on my Ko-fi! Hopefully you read the prologue last week, and today the first chapter has just been posted. I've had a blast developing and writing this story, so I hope you enjoy reading it just as much! Here's … Continue reading Don’t Miss the First Chapter!
The Story Canvas 