Slow progress continues on the artistic outlet/side project I shared a couple years ago. As appearances go, this slow progress bears an uncanny resemblance to me picking it back up after doing nothing with it for over a year. Funny … Continue reading Elise Character Concept
A gray, overcast blanket of clouds pushing from the north coupled with a steep, inclining ascent into the Graves helps ease the oppressive midday heat bringing relief to the scouting party searching for Cedar. Though helpful today, Rihas is certain … Continue reading Foolish Lessons
Fourteen years ago, on October 10, 2009, I began a long and self-expressive, creative journey by depressing twelve keys on some bygone keyboard in a deliberate and oddly specific sequence, “Meet Julian.” At the time, I had become fascinated (if … Continue reading Meet Julian (Again)
I’ve taken a short break from writing and rendering over the past few weeks. I’ve been busy sharpening my software development skills, learning Python and Spark, spending some time playing video games, and consuming visual novels. I have stored quite … Continue reading Nash Character Concept
“… you animals!~~” “m-my mates… you k-killed them!~~”” Why!?~~” “WHY!?~~” “RAAAHGhhh!” Rihas awakens with a violent, tortured jolt, his heart racing and body covered with sweat. It has been the same occurrences these past few mornings as his growing sense … Continue reading Greater Familiarity
Among the numerous friends and acquaintances I’ve enjoyed the honor of crossing paths with during my decades of volunteer work, I have found those who have served in the US military to be most inspiring. Not one of them is … Continue reading Memorial Day 2023
Rihas repels a wave of nausea while struggling to remain seated, desperately clutching the bulkhead to prevent himself from being thrown off. He realized his mistake the moment Mehetabel propelled the vehicle into motion. He wishes now that he had … Continue reading In More Ways Than One
Matters concerning leadership and authority within various nomadic tribes scattered throughout the Hinterlands can appear confusing and convoluted. In most circumstances, decisions governing each tribe are deliberated among elders from the tribe’s most respected and influential families. It is an … Continue reading Nothing Found in Nature
Author’s Note: I gave Tamah a bit of a makeover to fit better her character concept. Her hair has changed, and she is a bit shorter. After speaking briefly with Mehetabel, Rihas learns the missing woman’s name is Cedar. According … Continue reading For What is to Come
Although progress has been slow, I continue to work out the plot for Cedar’s story. I have the overall concept worked out and a good chunk of the story planned. Finding time to write the words is now my biggest … Continue reading People of the Hinterlands
During their walk from the perch where Rihas’ daughters had gone to meet him, Japhia discloses some very thought-provoking revelations regarding her budding empathic trait. Her description of an entity roaming the Hinterlands is most concerning. Japhia believes that despite … Continue reading Empty-Handed
“…you animals ~~ …killed my mates ~~ …I will send you to hell myself…” Rihas awakens abruptly inside his wikiup alone, entangled within a mass of twisted, sweat-soaked linens. Dreams sometimes exert their will upon his sleep forcing him to … Continue reading Demon Tribe
Wait a minute! …strike that. Reverse it. Thank you. As it turns out, a span of three weeks slips past rather quickly. I haven’t forgotten about the blog. On the contrary, I have enjoyed spending time with Cedar and the … Continue reading So Much Time, So Little to see…
I’ve been very motivated about working on Cedar’s story lately and have some really good ideas brewing in the back of my mind. We left Cedar in a particularly suspenseful, unresolved predicament at the conclusion of the previous post, leaving … Continue reading Finding Cedar
Cedar’s fourth day in the old ruins concludes with having found no new sources of food, water, or firewood. Rain most of the day dampens any hope of finding dry kindling or tinder needed to build a fire and forces … Continue reading Something Else
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