Sometimes, inspiration comes, not when you least expect, but in the manner you least expect.
Author: Steven D'Adamo
I'm a fantasy author and blogger. I like to write about the creative process, music, movies, books, and my weekly haiku series, "Haiku Sunday"
On Not Publishing in 2017
In case you haven’t caught on yet, I am definitely not publishing The Warden of Everfeld: Memento this year. Now it’s time to officially own it and look forward to next year. Continue reading “On Not Publishing in 2017”
Haiku Sunday – Thanks
“Thanks”
The fine company,
a symphony of clinking,
a love-filled kitchen.
Steve D
Friday Write-Day: Some Announcements that Have Little to Do with Writing!
This is going to be a weird update. I can’t even tell you what my word count for the week is, because I was preoccupied with other awesome things.
So… this End-of-NaNo update has very little to do with NaNo. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Some Announcements that Have Little to Do with Writing!”
Exploring Úr’Dan: Naebvael
Many of the smaller regions or groups in Úr’Dan wield inordinate power over the subcontinent. We’ve already seen this with Driftport, the city out of which all Úr’Daní trade flows, and the Arrowhead, which serves as a necessary stopping point for trade flowing up and down Everwash.
Well, as promised, we’re going to look at yet another region that, while geographically and demographically small, holds enormous sway in Úr’Dan. Continue reading “Exploring Úr’Dan: Naebvael”
Haiku Sunday NaNo 2017 Edition – People
“People”
A People are bound
not by land and borders, but
by spirit and heart.
Steve D
Friday Write-Day: Writing Rhythm Attained
Greetings from New Jersey! We drove up this morning to visit with family this weekend. This has always been my excuse to not go shopping on Black Friday — not that I need an excuse. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Writing Rhythm Attained”
Reblog Wednesday: Ever thought about your legacy?
What if a doctor told you that you only had a few months left to live? When Randy Pausch, computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he decided to leave a powerful and timeless legacy. He delivered an inspiring last lecture at Carnegie Mellon (which was videotaped) and even wrote a […]
via Ever thought about your legacy? — Pint Size Fiction
Really great summary of a lecture given 10 years ago: “Achieving Your Childhood Dreams”. Worth the read and the listen!
The Trouble with World-Building… Twice
Man, I thought world-building was tough. As much as I love going into the details of a place and its people in my stories, even I must admit that it can be a lot of work.
But I had no idea just how difficult it could be to world-build for a second time. Continue reading “The Trouble with World-Building… Twice”
Haiku Sunday NaNo 2017 Edition – Leadership
“Leadership”
One cannot lead well
without treading the path that
others fear to dream.
Steve D
