30 September 2015

Light reading is not exactly how I would describe this pile. All of my book research library holds always come in on the same day, proving not only . . . wait . . . the only thing this collection proves is my level of nerdiness. Confessions of a Not-So Light Reading Addict Did I…

8 September 2015

The discovery of characters, and the definition of their physical characteristics, allows us to develop a relationship, eventually drawing out emotions and motivations. Future Characters Kasey, Simon and Ahmad play a profound role in each other’s lives and the relationship that evolves between them provides a rich insight into their darkness. Storyboards are key to…

31 July 2015

When storyboarding novels, I always find magic. The vastness of the Canadian north is not something to underestimate. I’ve never been farther north than Prince George, B.C. So, I really needed to get a strong sense of place through amazing photography. It Makes All The Difference I needed storyboards that gave me a solid overview…

20 June 2015

These maps of the Sibylline world are so fun. I spent a lot of time in the early months of my Sibylline project mapping out the historic time lines and building the storyline through many, many (did I say many) versions of story maps like this one. The mythology around the trilogy spans a history…