Have you ever noticed that many religions have stories so similar that you wonder if all religions were founded and then modified from a single mythology? I not insinuating all religions are myths, but they all have common themes: creation, life, and end of times. When I began contemplating my […]
All things Allivar
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[youtube=http://youtu.be/fkLrnI7SsVY] When writing my fantasy trilogy, The Chosen One of Allivar, I listened to movie soundtracks as inspiration for the most touching scenes. My favorite of all times is The Lord of the Rings movies. The movies, the books and all things J.R.R. Tolkien inspired me to devote ten years […]
Often in my 53 years of life I have pondered the meaning of life. I’ve researched the topic, read the bible and other non-canonical works, and I continue to research other points of view. I will continue to read other works of faith and spirituality. Today I saw the movie […]
Many women I know will not read a fantasy story. When I ask, they simply say they do not like war or fantasy creations such as elves, demons, dragons, etc. Part of a good fantasy, in my opinion, must pull together the elements of fantasy with a great love story. […]
I may be short, but my heart is big and sometimes my mouth even bigger. Arimar has been my friend as long as I can remember. I recall the day I first met him and we surrounded him. He was scared stiff, but even more scared when my people lifted […]
I try so hard to be liked. Why I am not like my brothers? I feel I am always in the way, no matter how hard I try to help. I’m just clumsy and dangerous to be around. They call me slow witted. I don’t mean to be. They say […]
You surely recall Gandalf saying these words as Minas Tirith was about to come under siege by the forces of Sauron, “Prepare for Battle.” When I began writing the siege of Masara in the third book of my trilogy, Last Stand of the Living, I wanted to exceed the battle […]
For those that may not know, I am a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and an author. Until I become widely known for creating great stories, I will remain an accountant. In 2000 I began a journey of writing an epic fantasy tale. Not just any tale, but one that had […]
Thanks to fellow author Victoria Grefer for posing a question she receives from readers asking her about her stories. Where did your idea come from? Well here it goes. I had already decided to write a story inspired by my love of all things JRR Tolkien and specifically the Lord […]
I read a tweet on the dreaded question we authors are asked, what is your story about? Well since I have three stories, it first is a trilogy and second it is a mythology. If you do not understand the concept of a mythology, then refer to Greek and Roman […]