The world of The Realm has been percolating in my mind for at least the last fifteen years. In that time it’s shaped itself into a mash-up of absurdity I have come to dearly love. It’s going to be a huge joy for me to lead people through this bizarre landscape, and “Buzzing About” was…
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Unpacking – Seriously Fetched
And so it begins! Will has passed through the coin slot of destiny and ended up in a world filled with absurdity. I am having so much fun with this. Let’s unpack. Sindy Moume When I first conceived of Sindy’s character, her name kept being typed with an “S” instead of the more traditional “C.”…
Unpacking – Insert Coin
I first began In The Land of the Penny Gnomes a few years ago. It’s been wonderful going back and exploring this older material. Yesterday marked the first section of the actual novel, as the story of the Penny Gnomes itself is really meant as a prelude. Let’s unpack. The Waking I’ve written two novels…
Unpacking The Legend of the Penny Gnomes
Yesterday I returned to my first attempt at a novel. It’s a satirical fantasy, with nods to both Terry Pratchett and Jasper Fforde. The opening chapter will, I hope, one day be reworked for an illustrated children’s book. This is why the point of view character is so young — probably about the age my…
Unpacking Returned
Here is another unexpected interlude to the story I wasn’t expecting during my initial outline. It serves as a fitting send off for a fallen friend, and allows for some character development at the same time. It amazes me how the needs of the tale manage to create these turns, even long after I began…
