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.
Book review: The Awakening of Dreams
My second new read of 2019 is the end to a trilogy of short fantasy books. It follows two books I’ve read and reviewed back in Summer 2017.
The value of book reviews
This will be a mixture of thoughts on the matter of book reviews – how they help authors and readers.
Continue readingWriting: Why I plan to self-publish
Deciding how to share your story with the world is something very easy for some and difficult for others. The reasons may differ case-by-case. After seeing – and reading – many self-published books, I needed little time to realize it’s the way I want to take. In this post, I’ll share the reasons.
Writing intimacy – choice of words
I’m returning to the topic once again, this time with some thoughts on choosing the right words. It’s something I’ve got into a discussion about recently while seeing advice/feedback on my foray into this type of content.
Warning: potentially sensitive content!
Continue readingBook review: The Orphans of Haven
Sequel to Drakin: The Story of Raiya I read some two months ago, this book takes place some 10 years later. Among the three candidates, this one “won” when I was choosing what to read first this year.
Continue readingForging a character: Princess Nadyenne
I am continuing my presentation of the characters. This time, I am introducing one of the youngest characters age-wise but one of the oldest when it comes to her first appearance: Princess Nadyenne Crystelan.
Welcome, 2019 – my plans
I am, since some time, avoiding the word “resolutions”. When it comes to my hobbies, instead of hard-set goals, I look at it and set some range of what I’d like to do. So, what are my plans for 2019?
