Tag Archives: characters

Mapping the world of Tarune

“What does it take to build a world?” I was recently asked. With the release of book 2 in the Necromancers’ Pride Saga, Tides of War, drawing ever closer, D.W. and I have been pondering that question in great detail. It is often said one cannot see the forest for the trees. The same can […]

The Countdown Has Begun!

Happy Cinco de Mayo. Well, by the time you read this, it will be the sixth of May, but I wish you well, nonetheless. As we steadily reach the midpoint of 2014, D.W. and I are constantly taking stock of what we do and where we are headed. With the success of Necromancers’ Pride – […]

Juggling life to get the jobs done.

Good day to everyone. This will be a quick one, today. There is much to do as we continue with the second installment of the Necromancers’ Pride Saga, Tides of War.  D.W. and I are currently working on bringing two story lines together. The trick is in giving the lives of the characters the logic […]

Conflicts and Resolutions

Conflict, we are surrounded by it.  From the older sibling pulling the younger sibling’s hair to the clash of two world superpowers, conflict and its resolution are an integral component of the human condition. So too, is conflict integral to your story. Without conflict, there is no scene. Without its resolution, there is no impetus […]

Planning your spontaneity.

Tides of War is well underway. We are very excited to bring it to you once it is complete. In an interview recently, we were asked if we were plotters or pantsers. “Are we what?” D.W. asked. Poor D.W. I often forget he is still learning. In a nutshell, a plotter plans and outlines his […]