“The fiddler, still unskilled in perfecting the eighth note, sighed softly in disappointment… If—no, make that when—the eighth was accomplished, it would change the world unequivocally.”
The element of music has a
meaningful role in this storyline. The Chinese fiddle in particular has been utilized
to entrance non-Community members with seven notes. This has become one of the
main tools employed...
Monday, August 17, 2020
Thursday, August 13, 2020
A tale of seven dragons
Glories, Majestic Ones, Dragons, those terms are used interchangeably
in this story. Currently, there are around fifty dragons remaining in the
Kingdom. Twenty are being cared for at the Conservation. Nine are housed by the
power company Consolidated Grid. The remaining are out in the wild that is the
underbelly of this concrete jungle. Seven are mentioned in this first book.
Angus
Sutherland is...
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Building block
These few words were meant to be legal fine print. Handle and imagine with care! Thread further at your own risk! There is an addictive component to this material, possible dependency may occur.
Originally, this image was going to be called the totem pole disclaimer. Stacking these symbols seem...
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
What does love have to do with it
When I was dreaming up the concept that would be the Kingdom
in Darkness, it was heavy on the action. There was nothing but cataclysmic wars,
extinction level events and a couple of Armageddons thrown in. Just like a hard
rock concert, this was meant to be a loud, brash, non-stop performance full of
head bobbing and head smashing. Then out of nowhere, a power ballad is played. Turns
out, it doesn’t...
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Center Stage
“Hollister felt some nerves come over him—he believed it was classified as glossophobia.” I personally like to call it the spotlight of scrutiny or the hundred eyes of judgement. For the average person, it is tough taking center stage and be perfectly comfortable.
I think we have all at some point had to be in front of an audience. For me, whether it was a piano recital or an oral report, my hands...
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Secret Sauce
“What I am about to tell you is going to sound a bit odd,
but please indulge this old lady. Kindness, courage, and compassion… The
challenge for you will be to remember that.”
With everything going on in the world it is understandable if
something so simple is forgotten. We as a society can definitely...
Monday, August 3, 2020
From an ocean away
My second book blogger review comes all the way from across the pond. I’ve always said far is a place you can’t reach on one tank of gas. The UK isn't accessible by car from here so that makes this beyond far.I also had some concerns. Would she know what Americans call the trunk of a car is what Brits called the boot? Additionally, my writing style is quirky. Will this translate properly?When it was...
Thursday, July 30, 2020
5 is better than one
A Unicorn is rare, desirable and difficult to find. In a
world full of magic there are creatures which are even more scarce. The
Pentacorn for one is the cousin of their single horn family member. They are a
sight to see as they are rarely seen.
An infant corn will start growing their horns within months
out of the womb. The protrusions at first form around its head in a crown like
fashion. Over...
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Mischief managed
A friend had asked me once, “what’s in your book?” Not, what
is your book about. This was during the aspirational pre-production phase, so I
answered, everything. All the things that have ever floated around in my mind
has a home here. I would liken it to a giant Halloween party, where a mish-mash
of unrelated characters interact with each other. This is a playground where
the following scene can...
Monday, July 27, 2020
Man doing jumping jacks
Vitruvian Everywoman
Vitruvian Everyman
The concept for these logos were pretty simple, we are all perfect
in our own unique way and are capable of achieving the extraordinary. The Vitruvian
framing represents perfection. The non-descript gender models are inclusive...
Friday, July 24, 2020
Black hearts to kill black souls
Cuori neri per
uccidere anime nere is the
old world maxim of the Black Heart Academy. Graduates of this secret society were
extremely skilled at doing one thing―killing. Other electives were also available
like advanced interrogation, espionage, chess and historical art. Many peculiar
habits were ingrained/beaten into the students such as properly marking weaponry
right down to wiping your feet...
Thursday, July 23, 2020
A hint of what lies ahead
“Magic abounds… dragons are its physical manifestation… they
now live in varying states of depression after having their wings clipped. New dragons
have not been created since that fateful day … the magical force has only
dwindled with the passing of each dragon.”
As the prospect of regaining the gift of flight is
understood, the dragons finally have hope. With their spirit reinvigorated, the
magic...
