Category Archives: The Elysian Chronicles
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: The Day I Lost My Villain
When I was reading through the first draft of Out of the Shadows, I encountered a huge problem with the Fourth Battle for the City of Ezzer. I originally wanted my main villain [***spoiler protected***] and Davian to engage in … Continue reading
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Dragon Clans – The Baethir
As stated in an earlier post about dragons, I realized that I needed to divide the dragons into races (or clans) when I was writing Out of the Shadows. Today’s post will focus on the Baethir dragons, and I will … Continue reading
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: How “Rumpelstiltskin” Influenced the Development of Cragdern’s Gnomes
Part of using familiar archetypes in any novel is making them your own. When I began developing my gnomes and their culture, I wanted to give them a few weaknesses we didn’t often read about in fairy takes and folklore … Continue reading
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Anna’s Flare Pen Fettish
In Out of the Shadows, I introduce a secret group of humans called the Gladius Incendia (also called “Gladdies”). Gladdy members know cherubians and mornachts exist and are doing their best on Earth to help Elysia‘s cause. I will discuss … Continue reading
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Dragon Clans – The Imperials
As stated in an earlier post about dragons, I realized that I needed to divide the dragons into races or clans. Today’s post will focus on the Imperial dragons, and I will focus on the Baethir and Tatsu in later … Continue reading
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: The US Naval Academy’s Admiral Farragut Window
I’ve been focusing a lot on Elysia during these fun facts. It’s time to focus on the other half of the Elysian Chronicles: Earth. In Out of the Shadows, most of the Earth sections take place at the United States … Continue reading
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Cassadern Isn’t Actually A Unicorn…
While I try to keep a basic storyline when I’m writing, even I have to admit that some things I just don’t see coming. Cassadern not being fully unicorn was one of those things. In my first book, A Prophecy … Continue reading
Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Why Out of the Shadows: Chapter 45 is called “The Maverick”
Coming up with chapter titles in Out of the Shadows was quite difficult, and I really struggled thinking of a title for Chapter 45. It’s an important chapter in the Gabriella’s development. She shows her ability to think and perform … Continue reading
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