Sketch of the Day: Scale serves as one of the biggest differences between The Fiend and the Forge and the earlier books in the series. It is an altogether bigger book – not just in terms of length, but also in terms of the scale of the world/settings and the stakes in play. I want the illustrations to echo and […]
Sketch of the Day: Here’s a sketch I’m working on for the frontispiece of The Fiend and the Forge. The frontispiece is the illustration that goes right inside the cover and is thus critical as an attention grabber and mood setter. This scene is a powerful one in the book and I think could serve quite well if I can […]
Sketch of the Day: In The Fiend and the Forge, all of Rowan gets thrown into a tizzy when a male selkie arrives to grace the Lagoon. Loyal readers can only imagine Frigga’s and Helga’s reaction…
Here’s a sketch of the day. In The Fiend and the Forge (Book 3) many new buildings will grace Rowan’s campus and Sanctuary. While most are constructed to accommodate new businesses and residents, there are conspicuous exceptions. For example, the building in this sketch is an embassy and Max McDaniels will give it a wide berth (when he can)….
So, I’ve started work on the illustrations. Typically, I’ll do sketches in pencil (to size), submit them to the art director for approval, and then complete a final version in line & wash using india ink on hot press watercolor paper. Here are some sketches for the first four chapters of The Fiend and the Forge. While I leave some […]
Well, you all have been so patient and I’m thrilled – literally THRILLED – to announce that the manuscript for The Fiend and the Forge (Book 3 of The Tapestry series) is complete. She checks in at 247,000 words and while that will undoubtedly dwindle during the editing process, The Second Siege is about 125,000 words. So, in a word, […]
Some of my favorite additions to The Fiend and the Forge (September 2010) are undoubtedly the haglings. These toothy creatures might be small and dressed in starchy little uniforms, but don’t turn your back on Bellagrog’s hungry little brood. In fact, according to some, haglings can be even more ferocious than their full-grown counterparts. A few things to keep in […]
Alright, I promised an update post-dancing lessons and I’m a man of my word. Danielle and I opted for the special “introductory” package of lessons at the Fred Astaire dance studios in Manhattan. We arrived to see a variety of students and teachers gliding gracefully about the floor, engaged in everything from the rumba to the foxtrot to cha cha […]
Well, you may have noticed a dearth of postings. There are many factors at work, not the least of which is I’m getting married next month. In fact, February 27th is the big day – exactly one month from now. Very exciting! I never knew there were so many details when it came to marriage – paperwork, licenses, showers, meetings, […]