egradcliffSep 24, 20193 minThe Hidden KingFor the love of the FaeExploring the mythos: The idea of the ‘fae’ plays a vital role in The Hidden King, yet the faeries of Celtic folklore are a varied bunch.
egradcliffSep 10, 20192 minBest Of ListsWhy On Earth Would I Read That?If it’s thick, old, or a Penguin Classics book, many assume it’s also a dry, dusty, or boring book. But there are many reasons I LOVE them.
egradcliffAug 27, 20191 minDoodlesMy Darling Beasts (1)Meet Bernice. I conjured her and her siblings while left alone with a pen and the back of a map. Drawing, inspires my writing...
egradcliffAug 13, 20192 minThe Hidden KingResearch and The Hidden KingIf I wanted to bend the truth into a story, I at least had to know what the truth was, so I dug into the research.
egradcliffJul 30, 20193 minThe Hidden KingÁed takes a Personality Test Being the main character meant he had to be compelling, and he needed to have his own agenda, habits, strengths, flaws... a personality.
egradcliffJul 16, 20194 minEssays on the CraftThe InterviewA glimpse into the writing life (ahem... compulsion)...
egradcliffJun 30, 20196 minGuest PostsAnd Now For Something Completely Different...Movies!Guest post by Ellie Wasson An inspiration break from our bookish content--Ellie explores her Top Ten Best Movies from 1960-2000. Because...
egradcliffJun 16, 20191 minEssays on the CraftA Father's Day PostHappy Father’s Day to my lovely dad: In my closet, there is a shelf. On the shelf, there is a box. ...
egradcliffJun 11, 20193 minEssays on the CraftHow To Writing Engaging StoriesAn engaging story has only a few vital needs; the rest remains within the artistic domain of the author. The most obvious necessity, and...