Author Archives: H. Anthe Davis
Obsessive Character Creation Disorder
I have a problem. I really, really, REALLY like character creator programs. Heck, I keep a couple MMOs loaded on my computer just because I use their character creation options to help me visualize my protagonists. I’ve also watched a … Continue reading
Authors Answer 19 – Writing Beginnings
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
We all start somewhere. Anyone who does anything gets an initial inspiration to do whatever it is they do. Writers are no exception. What exactly is it that makes people want to…
Things I Have Researched
In detailing my world and writing, I do a lot of research. I’m a library worker at my Day Job, so I have good access to a lot of sources of in-depth exploration, but there are some questions out there … Continue reading
Authors Answer 17 – Writing Influences
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Every author has someone or something that influenced them. They can be anything from another author to a style. Even a single book can be an influence. This week’s question is brought…
The Halion Tarot #1: Crowns
One of the things I built for my writing world was its own variant tarot deck. Very, very variant. Because my world has a love of the number six, the deck has six suits instead of four — corresponding to … Continue reading
Authors Answer 16 – Writers’ Resources
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Not everything comes from an author’s mind. Probably not a good idea, anyway. Sometimes they need help, whether it’s research, editing, critiquing, or creating covers. There are some great resources online that…
Monday Music: Assemblage 23 – Decades (v2)
Assemblage 23 – Decades (v2), from the album Meta. Synthpop. I’ve used Assemblage 23 before, I know, and this particular song doesn’t have relevance to the current story, but it’s one of my favorites from this band and heavily influential … Continue reading
Authors Answer 15 – The Influence of Media
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Since the early twentieth century, new types of media have become popular ways of telling stories. Books were no longer the only way to get your stories. Movies, radio, television, computer games,…
Book 3 Back Cover Blurb
Now that Book 3 has been sent out to the beta readers, it’s time to work on the cover- and supplemental material — including the piking blurb. Argh the blurb. I’m not so good at short works, and condensing 400k … Continue reading
Authors Answer 14 – Genesis of a Story
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Welcome to February! We have a bit of a change of pace this month. During this month and March, our questions come from our contributors. This week’s question comes from Jean Davis.…
The War of Memory Project 