Q: I’ve actually started writing my own fantasy novel and wanted to reach out to some authors for any recommendations on fantasy writing resources that you’ve found really helped you find your feet as a new author? Its kind of overwhelming starting out so I’d
I love writing, but I think I speak for all artists when I say that sometimes the grind can be hard. Sometimes you need simple reminders of how wonderful the process truly is. Today I had two wonderful moments that brought me a lot of
Blurb: This is where the dragons went. They lie … not dead, not asleep, but … dormant. And although the space they occupy isn’t like normal space, nevertheless they are packed in tightly. They could put you in mind of a can of sardines, if
Today, I reached a point in my current story (The Sands of Truth) where I felt lost. Not in a plot sense – it’s all meticulously outlined. It’s the characters that’s doing it to me. Most of this book is very internal, very focussed on
Wow – it’s almost been a full week since Across the Broken Stars launched! If you grabbed a copy – thank you! Especially after expressing my doubts about writing in last week’s post, your support means the world to me and I’ve entered 2020 with renewed confidence.
Buy the book here: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
On Feb 4th, 2020, The City of South Perth Library hosted the launch of Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne. This is a full recording of the event.
“If you are looking for an epic fantasy that has a unique setting, this is it.” – Kate Valent, Reedsy Featured Review
ACROSS THE BROKEN STARS BLURB:
Leon has a secret. He was once an angel – a winged warrior sworn to protect Paya, a realm where people live on discs that float in space.
He failed.
Now, Leon’s a broken man, trying to forget the past. He thinks he’s the last angel. But then a young fugitive stumbles onto Leon’s doorstep. She’s an angel, too. And she has a riddle leading to a place where angels still live. Or so the stories claim…
Desperate for redemption, Leon begins a perilous quest through myth and folklore. But will Leon and the fugitive find their legendary destination? Or will Leon lose his last chance for salvation?
Brutal and gripping, this is a story about a flawed man’s search for forgiveness.
VIDEO CONTENTS:
00:00 – Jed’s advice on how to be more creative
10:07 – Jed reads chapter one
20:00 – Q & A’s from the audience
Doubt. You have it. I have it. Even the most confident people I know have it. Just recently, I caught up with an incredibly successful friend who’s been an amazing mentor to me for many years. You guessed it. He has doubt, too. Sounds stupid
My rating: 4/5. Words of Radiance (the previous book in this series) was the best fiction book I had the privilege of reading last year, out of the 49 books I read. Even though I knew Sanderson (my favourite author) probably couldn’t top the sheer
Reviews posted below are in chronological order, not the order of enjoyment. At the end of the post, you’ll get to see my top fiction and non-fiction pick from this year. Enjoy – and let me know if you’ve read any of the same books
(Hmm, there’s a lot of ‘R’ words related to looking backwards …) So, the end of a decade. It’s technically the third one I’ve been alive for, but since I was only 11 at the start of 2010, this is basically the first decade I
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