Fantasy Map Making
Fantasy MapMaking Software for Authors
I mentioned in the last post 2 Ways to Make Fantasy Maps in Photoshop, that I, as the title says, use Photoshop to make my fantasy maps. But, I am Read more…
Nature Photography and Fantasy Writing Blog
Fantasy Map Making
2 Ways to Make Fantasy Maps in Photoshop
I got into making fantasy maps because I needed them for my books but, I couldn’t afford to hire a designer. That’s kinda been the case for most of my Read more…
Fantasy World Building
Writing Epic Dark Fantasy Books (Big Cast in Big Worlds)
I’ve learned to never say I won’t write something. I used to say I’ll never write romance. Now, most of my books have a romantic subplot. I didn’t used to Read more…
Landscape Photography
Capturing Beautiful Nature Photos at Boring Locations
If you’ve been on Instagram long enough, you’ve probably come across more than a few beautiful nature photos. I get a little jealous, wishing I could visit those places and Read more…
Fantasy World Building
A Guide to Creating Fantasy Plants and Animals
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel when creating your fantasy plants and animals. I gave some inspirational ideas in the post World Building: Creating Fantasy Animals and Creatures. Add Read more…
Hiking Adventures
3 Hiking Books For New Day Hikers
I started my “hiking” journal when I discovered The Walk Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. To put it mildly, I took a 3-hour train to go on a long walk Read more…
Indie Authors
What I’ve Learned From 10 Years of Blogging
I started blogging in 2011 because all the experts said that’s what authors should do. The journey has not been what I’ve expected, it never is, but I’ve come to Read more…
Landscape Photography
Black and White Landscape Photography Tips
I have a complicated relationship with black and white landscape photography. Nature has so many pretty colors. I get distracted by the colors and the scene that I sometimes forget Read more…
Fantasy World Building
12 Elements of Fantasy Worldbuilding (Infographic)
Fantasy worldbuilding can be as epic or a small as you need it to be. It’s both fun and challenging. Done right, it gives your readers a solid sense of Read more…
Hiking Adventures
Winter Landscape Photography Tips for Capturing Snow
Outside of autumn, winter landscape photography is probably my favorite. Living in NY taught to me thoroughly dislike the snow, at first Now, I like it because it makes the Read more…
