by Autumn | Oct 3, 2014 | The World of Myrrah, Writing
Subplots can add to the interest and complexity of a novel or they can completely derail the plot. But why one subplot works and not another isn’t always clear. There are a LOT of blog posts on the uses and pitfalls of subplots. Go ahead, run a Google search to see!...
by Autumn | May 23, 2014 | Spirit of Life, The World of Myrrah, Writing
There is a war. Brave heroes face countless obstacles, horrible foes, and great odds. Yet, somehow, everyone walks out with only a handful of scratches. What the heck?! I admit it, I hate it when my favorite character dies. I’ve put down novels when too many...
by Autumn | May 2, 2014 | Born of Water, Rule of Fire, Spirit of Life, The World of Myrrah, Writing
As I mentioned in my last post, I hadn’t plotted out what came after Born of Water, book 1 in my epic fantasy trilogy. That wasn’t a horrible thing, but I do think I missed a few opportunities to really weave the overall arc of my trilogy together. That is a mistake I...