Tag Archives: writing

When Villains Go Hero

On-going series will have multiple villains in order to keep things fresh.  You need different enemies with a variety of ambitions to make sure it’s not the same adventure over and over again.  Yet, you run into a problem down … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , | 34 Comments

7 Tips to Having Villains Team Up: Let the Eye-Rolling Ensue

It’s time for the villains to unite against one or many heroes.  Such a faction of evil can only be stopped by . . . Well, that’s a long list ranging from punches to infighting to whatever you can imagine.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Teaser Tuesday: Best Shot #fantasy #adventure

This is a scene from Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue and it does contain minor spoilers.  Although, I’m not sure if that’s a big thing given how long the story has been out.  It should still be a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends of Windemere, Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue, Teaser Tuesday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Thoughts on Villain Team-Ups: Is It a Limited Tactic?

Villains teaming up is a classic twist to a series.  You have two established characters who don’t necessarily share a common enemy.  Yet, they work together for the same goal, which causes the heroes to do the same.  It happens … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Seriously, These Weeks Are Turning into Months

Betting everyone feels like these weeks are just an endless cycle of nothing.  Sure, the sun goes up and down to signify the passage of time.  Yet, it doesn’t feel like it means a difference since every day is basically … Continue reading →

Posted in Goal Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

The Fall of ‘Footsteps’

As I was looking through my future ideas, I kept running into a set of notes that came at the end of all the big series.  These were called ‘Footsteps’ and stemmed from a point when I was going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Character Origins | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Teaser Tuesday: Putting on a Show #fantasy #adventure

Here is a fun excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind that might have a little bit of spoiler.  It’s part of a fight scene, so you get to see Sari in action. Sari is caught off-guard when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Curse of the Dark Wind, Legends of Windemere, Teaser Tuesday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The One-Time Use Power

Back when I wrote my topic list, I had a bunch of examples for what I’m talking about here, but I forgot them.  Sorry about that.  I did remember one that really brings the general idea to the forefront.  Couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts | Tagged , , , , | 27 Comments

A Week of Work, Holidays, Birthdays, and Limited Exposure

Another week of schoolwork and housework.  Look, I’ve got very little else going on here since New York is such a mess.  Things were a little easier since our spring break was supposed to start on Thursday and we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Goal Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

7 Tips to Writing Characters with Anxiety

A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory again. Eh, I’m just copying and pasting here.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it and have my own experiences to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 12 Comments