It might be quite strange jumble as my blog is partly about reading books, partly about hiking and partly about writing. It might seem that this trio does not come together that much. Yet, for me, it does. In this post, I will share how.
In this post, I’ll take a bit different direction than usual: while related to fantasy and possibly Sci-Fi, I’ll try a realistic look at what gear would be useful in case of zombie apocalypse.
Continue readingToday, I’ll look into another romance-related part of storytelling: a scenario when a character has only one partner over the whole story. I’ll share my thoughts about scenarios where this works well and why – as well as mention a few alternatives.
Continue readingSome works of fiction – especially sci-fi and fantasy – can feature ways to manipulate one’s mind. In this post, I’ll look into the challenges these elements bring from several aspects, such as character power or ethics.
Continue readingThe first month of 2020 has gone by and thus it’s time for my monthly writing update.
Continue readingJanuary is rarely a time when I go hiking often – weather makes it challenging. This year, however, the challenge is in the lack of winter weather.
Continue readingEspecially when it comes to stories aimed at young people, the presence (or absence) of the MC’s family is a powerful factor for their development. In this post, I’ll look at both options and their pros and cons.
Continue readingThis time, I’ll look into the creation of not one, but three characters: the Marshwalker family, for the simple reason they’ve been created together.
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