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My characters run amuck

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It all started with a fantasy roleplaying campaign I ran nearly 15 years ago.

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I suggest reading my series in numerical order, but there is a chronological order.

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My writing process-Part One: I’ve been asked to talk more about how I come up with a story idea

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You never know where your inspiration will come from! (Full video)

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Somedays, it’s hard to believe I wrote all these!

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Being a selfpublished author requires you to wear many hats.

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A day in the life of… me

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I’m often asked about how I outline my books. Here is a little snapshot of what I do

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This is tougher than writing the book itself?

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July 3, 2024

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Having a partner who works with me to get my books polished and published makes all this possible.

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When I wrote my first book, I had no idea I’d create a fantasy world where multiple series occurred

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I remember when I first started writing and had to fit it in while working as a IT Instructor.

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When I started writing my first series, I had no idea I would write three more!

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I enjoy reading my own books, and each time I find something I forgot and can use in a future book.

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I’m not sure I would ever write a stand alone book.

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With so many books in my Heir to the Crown series, it’s hard to pick my favourite characters.

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The biggest influence on my stories are the fantasy roleplaying games I’ve been running for 40 years

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March 12, 2024

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I’m often asked about my writing process. Grab a cuppa tea and settle in because this is a long one.

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Honestly, if Carol wasn’t my writing partner, none of my books would be published.

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Sometimes when I’m writing a secondary character, I have to make them part of the ensemble cast.

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The more I write, the more there is to write. Hmmm, getting philosophical in my old age.

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I find it much easier to write a story when I’ve already got a map I can reference.

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As one door closes another opens. Just finished outlining my newest fantasy series

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After 5 years, I completed my 8-book sword & sorcery series with the final installment, Cataclysm

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While I write, my wife does just about everything else!

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I’ve been asked how I outline a book, so here’s the step by step process I use.

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Somedays, you just have to have a little fun! Grab your #free copy of Servant of the Crown

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Tea fuels my creativity. I drink four cups a day, and as the tea brews, so do my plots!

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GOT meets LOTR

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When one is just not enough! How many copies of the same book do you own?

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Even after writing 29 books, I still get excited when I get to hold the paperback.

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I’ve found it difficult to create a timeline for my series. Any ideas how I could do this?

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When you’re an author and have a penchant for remembering music from old sci-fi movies… you do this!

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I create very detailed outlines for my books, but I’ve never used a graphical storyboard.

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Heir to the Crown has enough books to keep even the most voracious reader busy for at few weeks.

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When wrote my first book eight years ago, I never imagined I would be releasing my 29th book!

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I got book mail!

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I spend days outlining my books, but it’s not unusual for a character to change their own story arc.

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Why can’t I call them all William?

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When I started playing D & D, I never imagined I would use my campaign as the basis of my first book

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I write the first draft, Carol does the editing. This makes for some lively discussions!

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I’ve read hundreds of different authors, but there’s one who I feel influenced my writing the most.

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After writing 28 books, choosing a favourite is impossible. Each one left a lasting impression on me

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For me, outlining is the secret to my success. But what works for me may not work for you.

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They say a laugh a day keeps the doctor away, right? Well, I know its something like that!

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I tend to take a couple of weeks to fully outline and research a book before I start writing it.

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It all started when I was a young teen and my Dad took me to a hobby store and bought me D&D.

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I write four or five books a year, but how long does it actually take me to write one of them?

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Long version- Four fantasy series all set in the same world based on a D & D campaign I ran!

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I don’t experience writer’s block often, but when I do, I’ll outline another book or book idea.

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Oooooh, a map!

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My inspiration for my epic fantasy and sword & sorcery series.

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All about the magic system in my books

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Here are some ideas on how to start writing your book and how I started.

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My number one writing tool is Scrivener. Here’s a little bit about it.

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I hope this helps someone start writing