A few of my favourite characters

All about my Heir to the Crown series

Day 26 of writing Saviour of the Crown

My characters run amuck

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

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

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

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

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

Being a selfpublished author requires you to wear many hats.

A day in the life of… me

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

This is tougher than writing the book itself?

July 3, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 12, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GOT meets LOTR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I got book mail!

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

Why can’t I call them all William?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oooooh, a map!

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

All about the magic system in my books