How did that happen? It was January yesterday. It's easy to lose track of time when you're acting the fool. It's an interesting tarot card, that one. I disliked it for a long time, usually depicting some carefree folk in colourful clothes prancing right towards a cliff. Looking up at the sky, completely unaware of… Continue reading I am the Fool, for it is April
Author: ElmswoodR
The Trials of January
A Visual Representation The Writing Process Well that last couple of months was Quite The Trial, wasn't it. But the state of the world and some nasty personal interactions aside, this was a good winter. One finds small joys as the Chaos reigns. For example, it turns out that one can mull mead in much… Continue reading The Trials of January
August, Season of Contrasts and Bad Cider
Ah, August. Why are you still so humid? Why are you sunny enough to burn and still lashing rain? Mostly, why are you so humid? In other news, I shaved my head. It's an excellent way to deal with the humidity, admire the shape of one's skull, and avoid the hairdresser. Writing Update Faehunter is… Continue reading August, Season of Contrasts and Bad Cider
Update Time! Brewing and Edits
Time for the General June Update! This year has been an absolute heck of thing. I'm still in the process of figuring out this whole website situation. And the writing thing. And the life thing, really. Draft 2 of Faehunter has been completed, and now sits at around 70,000 words. I see a substantial rewrite… Continue reading Update Time! Brewing and Edits
May Update and General Mayhem
The Author Updates Welcome to the May update! I'm delighted to lead with a writing update: Draft 1.5 of Faehunter is complete! The manuscript currently stands at around 60,000 words, some recycled from previous drafts but overall freshly written. Now it needs to rest, like a slow-cooked pork shoulder. And frankly, so do I. However,… Continue reading May Update and General Mayhem
Crafting in the time of Corona
In introduction: I want to be a writer when I grow up. With this in mind I have been advised by the many minds of the internet and the publishing industry to start a Writer Website. And so, behold. Introduction: Who? You can learn more about me as a writer HERE! In short, old enough… Continue reading Crafting in the time of Corona