Below, we begin the second tale of the Tree of Silver, an ancient legend of the world of Eldura. And like all stories, its beginning depends upon myriad other tales. Most notably, in this case, the prologue, and the story threads we find inside. Chapter One, Scene One The Five of … [Read more...] about The Tree of Silver, Chapter 1.1
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The Tree of Silver, Prologue
The saudad are the story-keepers of these lands. They walk the threads of fate and remember. Seeing stories as threads of a larger weave keeps their telling in perspective. The teller cannot forget that each thread depends upon the others for its meaning. Each thread connects to countless … [Read more...] about The Tree of Silver, Prologue
Phoenix Rising: Feather & Flame Book One, Chapter 1.1
In what follows, you'll find the prologue and the first scene of Phoenix Rising, and upcoming novel by Beth Ball. Phoenix Rising follows the story of Rowan, a druid fighting to make her own way in the world of Eldura. If you'd like to support future serialized stories—and the fantasy and … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising: Feather & Flame Book One, Chapter 1.1
The Legend of Neverune, the Divided Kingdom
For your dose of fantasy today, I bring you a legend from the ancient world, Eldura. Countless legends cross this land. They dwell beneath its stones, along its rivers, and in the very foundations of the earth. One such tale recounts the division of the ancient kingdom of Neverune, the most … [Read more...] about The Legend of Neverune, the Divided Kingdom
By the Flame and the Forge Prologue
In what follows, you'll find a short story from the world of Eldura, from the time that would come to be known as the War of the Champions. This is the first in what will be a longer series of stories. Those familiar with Tales of Eldura, our one-on-one D&D livestream, may recognize the main … [Read more...] about By the Flame and the Forge Prologue
Advice for Attending the Carolina Renaissance Festival
A few tips to make your day easier and more fun! This year, my husband and I had the pleasure of returning to the Carolina Renaissance Festival. We made our first trip in 2019 and loved the experience—I don't know why we hadn't ever been before! Then they had to cancel the festival in 2020, so … [Read more...] about Advice for Attending the Carolina Renaissance Festival
Tools for Fiction Writers: The Language of Magic
In this post in our Tools for Fiction Writers series, we look at Naomi Novik's Uprooted and the unique way she sets up magic in her world. Like many novels, Uprooted celebrates language and storytelling. However, I want us to delve deeper than that. We'll examine how Novik … [Read more...] about Tools for Fiction Writers: The Language of Magic
The Power of Choosing Yourself as a Creative
encouragement & empowerment for creatives There's a special power to choosing yourself as a creative, a freedom and empowerment to believing in your creative dream. But if that's true, why do we face so much resistance around our creative dreams? Why is it so difficult for us to put … [Read more...] about The Power of Choosing Yourself as a Creative