A different kind of strength: moving beyond "strong" heroes
A quick blog to talk (read: tease) about strong heroes and the different kinds of strength you'll find in The Rarkyn's Fall.
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Jul 91 min read
Cover Reveal: THE RARKYN'S FALL (The Rarkyn Trilogy #2)
The cover for The Rarkyn's Fall, book two in the Rarkyn Trilogy is here. I'm so excited for you all to see it!
Jun 16, 20231 min read
THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR named 2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Bronze Winner
THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR is the 2022 BRONZE Winner in Young Adult Fiction in the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards!
Mar 9, 20232 min read
THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR shortlisted for Aurealis, Foreward INDIES and Indies Today Awards
The Rarkyn's Familiar is a finalist in the 2022 Aurealis Awards, the Foreward INDIES Book of the Year Awards and the Indies Today Awards!
Apr 13, 20226 min read
Inspiration sparked: the stories that inspired THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
No artist works in isolation—these are the books, graphic novels and films that influenced me and my writing of THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR.
Apr 11, 20225 min read
Designing magic: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of the magic systems of THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR and how (and why) they were created.
Apr 6, 20224 min read
Where Lyss came from: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of how Lyss came to be, from what inspired her to how she evolved over countless drafts.
Apr 4, 20225 min read
Anxiety and magic: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
This one of the most personal stories I've ever shared: my journey with anxiety and how it influenced THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR.
Mar 28, 20224 min read
A crumbling empire: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of how the Illredian Empire came to be and the books, films and subgenres that influenced its creation.
Mar 21, 20224 min read
Creating the rarkyn: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
What went into the creation of the rarkyn? Here's a behind the scenes of where the idea came from.
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