20
Nov
Writing the Synopsis
No MFA is required. I fumbled and bumbled into what made sense for my novel.
4 min read
PAWN OF SAMSARA
Created to serve and protect, tempered by circumstance. Cut loose, abandoned, and left to find their way through Samsara alone.
Sinha is a young asura who can transform from lion to man. In a struggle to find his identity, he seeks out the familiar: the reincarnations of his long-dead companions.
The water buffalo god, Isha, plays with fire. Ambition lands him under the foot of the Asura King. The best intentions pave a pathway to hell.
Destinies entwined, the knots of Samsara take hold.
21
Jun
Receiving Feedback for my novel and short stories
Breaking through the 4th wall with version 5.0 of my manuscript.
5 min read
03
Jun
I don’t want to use AI for my book cover
An exploration of artificial intelligence's limitations in capturing cultural nuance and storytelling depth.
5 min read
31
May
Writing neurodivergent characters
Sinha is someone with a touch of ASD. What does this mean, and how do I convey it?
2 min read
08
May
Clearer plot points, obstacles, and characters’ attempts to overcome
I want to praise 2 literary agents. Neither represents me. That’s ok. What I appreciate is that they gave me feedback.
4 min read
30
Apr
Making Sense Of Ancient History
To write a historical retelling necessitates going down multiple rabbit holes. I research ‘just enough’ to create a setting for my novel, set in 600 BCE on the Indian Subcontinent.
5 min read
26
Apr
Did the lion or the cat come first?
The cat I picked up a few years back has been inspirational for one of my characters. But…
4 min read
07
Apr
Writing the premise
I followed a helpful instructional video by Jed Herne. If you want to learn more about my novel, keep reading.
1 min read
14
Feb
The First Chapter
A lesson in writing fantasy: be flexible to where your story starts.
1 min read