Worldbuilding Around My Culture: Why It’s Not As Simple As Calling My Work “Filipino Fantasy”

Whenever I talk about my worldbuilding, I mention that it uses a lot of “Asian settings,” as opposed to the usual European-centric fantasy that is all-too common in the genre. But it’s not just specifically Asian fantasy; there’s a lot of cultures at play, all of which provide the appropriate background for whatever character-centric drama …

Epic Fantasy Ramblings: Writing Characters People Care For

So before we talk about how I do epic fantasy characters, just let me put duct tape on my inner critic’s mouth… So, now that that bitch is quiet…I’m starting another novel on Monday, which means a whole new bunch of characters, and I’d like to make them all very well-rounded because like with all my …

The World of The Agartes Epilogues: More Letters Found in a Chest in a Dageian Military Barrack

To My One True Love, Have I ever told you how your eyes sparkle like moonlight? I feel quite intoxicated when I look into them. Ever Yours, I.A. That’s because you chugged three bottles of Red Lion all night. P.S. You vomited on my plants. Clean it up or there will be hell to pay. …