Kathryn is a failure as both a mage and a princess.

Falsely accused of her husband’s murder on their wedding night, she’s now a fugitive in a war-torn kingdom with only one man standing between her and death.

Loyalty Fallen – The Blog

Read up on Loyalty Fallen’s massive lore. I’ll be sharing country profiles, character profiles, histories, artworks, and much more leading up to the release of the novel. I’ll also share how I came up with the idea, the tools I use when I’m writing, and much more. Subscribe to stay updated!

  • Preptober – Ashbranded Magic System

    In this post I outline my creative process for building the magic system in “Ashbranded” based on five considerations I had in mind.

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  • Preptober for NaNoWriMo – Ashbranded Story Synopsis

    I’m preparing to write a 50,000-word novel during National Novel Writing Month, focusing on a fantasy story titled “Ashbranded” centered around volcanoes and magic. Here’s my full process of creating a synopsis for a new novel.

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  • Five Ways to Make Your Villains Sympathetic

    Learn five principles for writing sympathetic villains effectively. These include creating anti-villains with relatable goals, contrasting them with pure villains, and more. I’ll also be sharing my NaNoWriMo novel plans.

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  • Writing Scary Villains Part 2 – Study

    The analysis compares two villains from John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series: Morgarath and Baron Lassigny. It examines their appearances, powers, ruthlessness, and stakes.

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  • Writing Scary Villains

    Here’s how to create tension in your novels by effectively portraying villains. Key strategies include contrasting strength through decisive defeats, illustrating reactions to highlight their menace, showcasing villainous intelligence with clear plans, and demonstrating ruthlessness through actions against innocents rather than subordinates.

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  • My Top Fantasy Writing Resources

    Here are some of my top fantasy writing resources.

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