While reading, it might be best to remember McIntyre's First Law:
"Under the right circumstances, anything I tell you may be wrong."
It is also good to remember O'Brien's First Corollary to McIntyre's First Law:
"We don't know what the right circumstances are, either."
I've been writing for a long time now, but I still need to improve drastically. I look at things I wrote four months ago and can see clearly what needs to be revised. If you would like to speed that process along by telling me where and how I messed up, please do. Criticism is very appreciated, and you don't even have to worry about being nice; just tell it like it is. If I have any incorrect information please point it out. Thank you all for your reviews. Reviews, especially those that are constructive, are my incentive to continue writing. I know that I need to improve and your reviews help me to do so. I will always return the favor of reviewing, though sometimes it may take a while.
The ZephalthQ Chronicles
My novels and stories almost always take place in a single world that I have created. The world of Iasai consists of the two main continents of Daro-yth and Evalis, and many, many islands of varying size. Almost all of my writing will eventually be chronicled into historical order and compiled into the ZephalthQ Chronicles. I actually have bits and pieces of the whole series written out in various stages of completion. I'll post summaries and stuff as I think of new (and old) story ideas. All of these are working titles and summaries:
Way of the Mediator - 'Seren has always believed that diplomacy can solve anything; Ayla disagrees entirely. But when, in a daring move of arrogance, the shapeshifting Jaykors uprise, the two elves may have to put aside their differences to use might and diplomacy together.' Rated T for fantasy action violence. This story takes place on the continent of Daro-yth. (This story is only in the stage of rough outline.)
The Alliance War - ‘Princess Telrúnya can only acquire the title of queen if she completes the task her father has set for her to renew the old alliance. But the old alliance is dead, and deception is webbed throughout the minds and hearts and souls of all involved.’ Rated T for fantasy action violence. This story takes place on the continent of Daro-yth. (This was my first story ever written. It is on indefinite hiatus, as I began writing it when I was really young and had no idea what I was doing. I am extremely thankful to Chuggur -one of the best writers here- for making me see how much work it needed before it would be even presentable.)
Spirit of the Dragon - 'For a long time, Syrora Salas considered her miraculous escape from the clutches of death simple good luck. But then she begins noticing certain changes about herself, some of which land her in trouble. And that’s just about when the dragons showed up.' Rated T for fantasy action violence. This story takes place on the continent of Evalis. (This story has a rough outline and random bits written out. I probably won't start really working on it until I'm done with a few others.)
Of Shadow and Light - ‘Phyrra didn’t have any idea what she was getting into, but now feels she has no choice. Zaraen always thought he knew, but now feels the choice is his alone. ZephalthQ has always known, but his choices are always unpredictable. Choices to decide their fate.’ Rated either T or M for fantasy action violence, torture, and depressing situations. This story takes place on the continent of Daro-yth. (This story is in progress. I hope to have it done before summer. We’ll see how that works out, as I have only 18 of about 70 chapters done. I'm finding it really difficult to move forward with it for some reason.)
Reign of Darkness - ‘A band of adventures are given the basic hero’s test: save the world from impending doom and evil. Only there’s a catch: they’ve already failed. They didn’t know that when they started though.' Rated T for fantasy action violence and depressing situations.’ This story takes place on the continent of Evalis. (This story is basically a trilogy within the Chronicles. It has an outline, and I’ll probably start working on it this summer if I can finish ‘Of Shadow and Light.’)
The Lone Islands - ‘A voyage to explore the islands surrounding the country of Kamenlad is put at risk by storms, enchantments, and betrayal. The long days at sea can have a harrowing effect on fast friendships, and the seemingly insignificant can be the most destructive.’ Rated K+ for dangerous situations and other sorts of peril. This story takes place in/on/and near the islands off the coast of eastern Daro-yth. (This story is in progress. Its outline is completed and I try to post as often as possible. I actually began writing it again per the request of GRAYTEXT, whom I thank for her continuing support. This story is a lot different from my other ones in that it takes place many centuries later, and has nothing to do with saving the world.)
Also, I have done minor proofreading for the book Everlinde Book One: The Sword and the Stars for the author Cayte R Black.
The following are websites which I have found to be very helpful in my development as a writer.
'The Craft and the Writer' by Will Greenway: http://www.ringrealms.com/rrmainindex.php?PAGE=inspiration
'The Elements of a Novel' by Peder Hill: http://www.musik-therapie.at/PederHill/MainElements.htm
'On Thud and Blunder' by Poul Anderson: http://www.sfwa.org/writing/thud.htm
The panther photo was taken by Dani Hernanz. He is an incredible photographer. You can find him on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/danihernanz/
‘Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin.
The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities,
personalities and have them relate to the other characters living within him.’
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