by Autumn | May 16, 2014 | Born of Water, Rule of Fire, Spirit of Life, The World of Myrrah, Tips, Writing
A few years ago, I was in a leadership course. Thirteen of us sitting in a room where we had to select, design, and create a group project. Lesson 1: thirteen people reaching an agreement is very, very difficult! So, on an epic fantasy quest… why does everyone seem to...
by Autumn | Apr 25, 2014 | Born of Water, Rule of Fire, Spirit of Life, The World of Myrrah, Tips, Writing
Planning a trilogy is not the same as writing a novel. Especially when, like so many new authors, I wrote the first book without much of a concept on what would happen next – or even if there would be a next. I was happy to have written a book at that point!...
by Autumn | Jan 29, 2014 | Spirit of Life, Writing
I recently finished writing my first draft of Spirit of Life! This is, of course, the third book and final installment in my current epic fantasy series, the Rise of Fifth Order. So, I’m very excited, though I know the first draft is just the beginning of getting this...
by Autumn | Aug 2, 2013 | Born of Water, Rule of Fire, The World of Myrrah, Writing
Sometimes my fantasy world building spills over into the real world. You see, my husband and I are building a house. We aren’t expert carpenters or plumbers. Even more challenging is it is in a remote spot and off-grid. Lots of hurdles to tackle there. I feel like...