2022, About Writing

Why Do You Write?

Let’s face it: writing is a long, sometimes-boring, lonely slog, and if you don’t know your burning why of why you’re writing, then chances are, you’re going to give up as soon as you hit the saggy middle, or as soon as you get your first critique.

Who are you writing for, and why do you write?

My answer?

Write for you, and write because you must.

2020, Literature, Revenant

Revenant: The Series

I freely admit that Revenant: Helljumper was initially born out of a Captain America fanfiction, but it has changed drastically since those days...

2020, Literature, Revenant

Revenant: Helljumper, Chapter 1.

"Aye, I ken it." He was still staring at her. "Ye're mad. Ye're a madwoman."

Quinn gave him a pointed look. "Says the man who just charged straight into machine-gun fire and tossed himself into an enemy trench without a second thought."

2022, Health and Wellness for Writers

The Importance of Exercise and Rest for Writers

Writers are human, too, and as a human, you need exercise and good rest to give your best to your craft. Here are some hard truths about writing and exercise, some suggestions for getting in better shape quickly, and three ways to improve your rest so you can wake up feeling more refreshed.

2020, Writing Advice, Writing Fight Scenes

Regarding Fantasy Fighting Styles: Dashing, Dagger-Wielding Rogues

Original question: "How can I make a character that wields only daggers as good as other characters?" This was a question originally posted and answered on Quora, but I had so much answering it that I decided to bring it over to WordPress! How would you answer this question?

2019, Literature, Miscellaneous Poetry and Prose

The Martyr

Hello to all my Movers and Shakers! Hoo-boy, what a hiatus. I hope you all have been well! I do have some exciting news about my first short story, which you can hear about on the sister site to this page, at Lady Nightshade: The Series. If you enjoy my writing, please visit that site for… Continue reading The Martyr

2018, Illustration Timelapse Videos, Timelapse Videos

Speedpaint: Captain America: Say Your Prayers

Hello to all my movers and shakers and all my dreamers of dreams! Today, I have another painting for you. This time, it's Captain America, Steve Rogers, with rosary in hand in honor of both the release of Avengers: Infinity War and of the National Day of Prayer. Both of these passed while I was… Continue reading Speedpaint: Captain America: Say Your Prayers

2018, Literature, The Black Chasm

The Black Chasm Chapter 4 is up!

Hello to all my movers and shakers and all my dreamers of dreams! Hoo boy, has it been a heck of a week or what? I can't thank you enough for reading my posts. I know I missed my usual weekend art posts (and I'm still working on the video footage for those), but they… Continue reading The Black Chasm Chapter 4 is up!

2018, Literature, The Black Chasm

Now Live on Wattpad: The Black Chasm Chapter 3!

Hello to all my movers and shakers and all my dreamers of dreams! Today I offer, for your reading pleasure, The Black Chasm Chapter 3: Scrying. If you are reading this story, I really hope you enjoy this chapter. It is one of the chapters that is closest to the original draft, and one of… Continue reading Now Live on Wattpad: The Black Chasm Chapter 3!