Worldbuilding: Currency

In this post in the worldbuilding series I’ll be considering currency. Every society needs some kind of money, trade or barter system in order to function. My current work-in-progress doesn’t feature money as a high priority item for my main characters, but, from time to time, I need to refer to …

Microfiction: Sparkling Jewels

Her jewels sparkled in the sunlight, green emeralds and bright white diamonds. From my vantage point, the Princess resembled an exquisite angel. Her golden silk dress shimmered as she glided through the crowds. I watched her spin around to take the bouquet offered by a blonde child. The Princess’s luminous …

My Outlining Process

I’ve been trying to pin down my process for outlining a novel. There are many,  many different methods out there, and the method that’s best is the one that works for you, not the one that works for everyone else. Unfortunately, when you’re just starting out, this means the process …