Category: Books

  • Inspiration behind Tale of the Dragon Champion

    Inspiration behind Tale of the Dragon Champion

    My novel “Tale of the Dragon Champion” is the result of my evolving interests in international relations, literature, and diverse historical and mythological influences. The story aims to challenge readers with complex characters and themes, offering deeper insights into societal and political dynamics. Read about all my inspiration and goals…

  • Please learn how to read…

    Please learn how to read…

    The piece discusses the declining ability to comprehend written content, highlights the impact on both literature and social interactions and the dangers of miscommunication and close-mindedness. Learn about the importance of learning to read critically, with questions and video resources for improving reading skills.

  • ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 1 Review

    ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 1 Review

    Read my thoughts on the episodes from the “Percy Jackson” TV series on Disney+. The post delves into character casting and episode highlights, as well as a few anticipation for future seasons.

  • My 2024 TBR

    My 2024 TBR

    As a literature student, I have to read a bunch of novels, poetry collections, and plays for my classes. Unfortunately, that often means I have less time available for the books that I want to read, as there are only so many hours in the day. However, as the new…

  • 9 Great books that will inspire you to read

    9 Great books that will inspire you to read

    As an avid reader from the ripe old age of five, I was stunned as I got older to learn how many people didn’t enjoy reading. In fact, many actually hated it! I could hardly believe it because books had been a refuge for me and many others for so…

  • How to write the first draft of your novel!

    How to write the first draft of your novel!

    Novel writing and first drafts can be daunting, so here is your guide to writing your first draft easily!

  • Tale of the Dragon Champion: Everything you need to know!

    Tale of the Dragon Champion: Everything you need to know!

    Are you looking for your next fantasy read? Are you looking for a cast of diverse and intriguing characters? Powerful mythical beasts they can bond with? A unique and dangerous magic system? A vast fantasy world filled with history, mythology, and political games? Then this might be the book for…

  • My experience hiring a book cover artist for the first time

    My experience hiring a book cover artist for the first time

    Part of writing the next bestselling novel is making sure that you have an amazing cover to draw readers in and keep them coming back for more. The saying goes: ‘Don’t judge a book by it’s cover!’ But in my own experience, book covers are the best way to tell…

  • Writing Journey: Blurb reveal

    Writing Journey: Blurb reveal

    The blurb of a book is an extremely important factor in getting people to read your work, so you need to make sure it is succinct, clear, and of course, a good explanation of your story. It needs to reveal what the book is about without giving away too much,…

  • Writing Journey: Book cover reveal!

    Writing Journey: Book cover reveal!

    The day is finally here! I recently hired an artist to create a cover for my debut fantasy novel and it is now complete and ready to be revealed to the world! I was incredibly nervous going into this process, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I scoured the…