The glory of God is human being fully alive!"-St. Irenaeus This is a quote that was shared at church this morning. It resonated with what I've been reading in A Hobbit, A Wardrobe by Jospeh Locente and the Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis.I often hear in secular circles, sometimes even Christian circles, that Christianity is... Continue Reading →
Raleigh: Kingdom Profile
Raleigh’s territory consists primarily of hills, forests, and grassy plains great for pasture and farmlands. It borders Kriteria and Anthemia in the north, Riveria in the west, and Riter’s Sea in the south and east. Its western border is formed by the Living River, the largest and longest river on the continent. Verdan lines the... Continue Reading →
Anthemia: Kingdom Profile
Anthemia is that place no character returns from unchanged. It is the land in the wardrobe, the Hogwarts, the Oz, that is filled with wonder and magic.The kingdom of Anthemia is in a lush valley surrounded by ranges of mountains. Its only entrance is a tunnel that cuts under Mount Crown, the tallest peak on... Continue Reading →
The Secret of Heroism
Today's author is Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn. I loved the animated movie as a kid, but did not read the novel until college. It is an amazing piece of fantasy literature that utilizes many of the greatest stories, legends, and motifs that have been used throughout the genre. It is one... Continue Reading →
Kriteria Kingdom Profile
Kriteria is the most northern and eastern kingdom on the continent. Its western border lines Mount Crown and Anthemia, while the kingdom borders Raleigh to the south. It lines the Riter Sea in the east, and the unclaimed and barren Northern Wastelands lay to the north. The kingdom has a diverse geography, including the Kriterian... Continue Reading →
Riveria: Kingdom Profile
In anticipation of publishing my fantasy novel, I'm designing a heraldry for each kingdom in the story's world. It's just a fun way to build interest, practice my graphic design skills, and begin sharing this story and the accompanying world with you all. Below is the heraldry for the kingdom of Riveria and a description... Continue Reading →
Aslan’s Adventure
C.S. Lewis is my first and greatest inspiration for writing. When I read the Chronicles of Narnia myself in fourth grade, I remember finishing each book and thinking to myself, That! I want to learn to do that one day! So now, it is beyond amazing that that thought has led to me to have... Continue Reading →
World Map and Prologue
This is the world map that accompanies my fantasy writing. Below is the prologue to the first book. Chapter previews are likely coming soon... Anthemia: Kingdom of Heroes Prologue: Alder raced hand-in-hand with Sylvia through the dappled sunlight of Sanctuary forest. They had not heard the yelling of pursuing soldiers for several minutes, so Alder... Continue Reading →
Anthemia: Kingdom of Heroes
Prologue Alder raced hand-in-hand with Sylvia through the dappled sunlight of Sanctuary forest. They had not heard the yelling of pursuing soldiers for several minutes, so Alder began slowing down, even though he knew their peril was far from over. He came to a halt, turning to his wife, about to suppose what they do,... Continue Reading →
Workmanship Writing 