Character-building techniques
One could tell a story about the evolution of narration. Times comes and goes, and the stories that are told are the ones that people need to hear. If my creations are part of a story — and oftentimes they are– then it matters greatly what kind of story I wish to tell. The one … More Villains (Witch in the Woods #4)
Every story need a hero. What traits define a hero tend to shift from one story to the next. A story about toppling a kingdom means the hero must be a rebel. A story about conquering one’s own demons requires a hero who is resilient. So what is Alaeia’s story going to be about? One … More Heroes (Witch in the Woods #3)
It begins with a name, and the name begins in a book of my own making. In my travels, I have written down every single name that tasted like adventure. It started, as most things do, as a small project. Now there are twenty journals, one for each letter of the alphabet. Names are difficult. … More Recipe (Witch in the Woods #2)
Legacies are an odd thing. You give something to somebody and you say keep it, forgetting that they’re no less eternal than you are. My mother gave me this cottage. She gave me these spells. She said keep it, and I have, because she also gave me something else: the love of creation. I believe that … More Marionette (The Witch in the Woods #1)
The Mad Chronicler 