Saturday, May 23, 2015

20 days TEASER!

It is 20 days until my first novel is released on Amazon! I am scared, nervous, excited, terrified and ecstatic all rolled into a mess. This has been years in production and a lifetime in the making...and the start of a new chapter in my life.
I hope that one day, I can write full time. There are so many stories bouncing around between my ears that I hope to get at least half of them on paper. Yay life goals!! (Funny if you know me because make life goals it not really a strong suit for me).
I will make at least one more post before my novel release but until then, here a little teaser...


After years of relentless warfare, that have left her moral compass on the verge of collapse, Calla (a Guardian within the Realm) is thrown into an assignment that threatens to push her to a breaking point. If intuition and nightmares hold any truth, she is about to embark on her most difficult assignment yet. She will face her darkest fears and discover strength she never knew she possessed and learn to love in a way she never thought possible. 

Genre: Urban Fantasy. Takes place in modern time and the 'magic' is secret, hidden from human knowledge. 
Considered to be New Adult with strong language, violence, and sexual references. 




The Hierarchy of the Realm


The Realm is an in-between. Only a select few enter the Realm after they die. The last breath in the living world is the first breath in the Realm. 


The Elders (Secretive Group of 12 that exists to maintain balance all but two members are unknown to members of the Realm) 
The Council (The functioning government that oversees Training, Assignments and maintains order) The Council is directly over Guardians, Sentries, Unit Leaders, Council Representatives and Greeters among other positions. 
Different Factions within the Realm: (Names were not chosen but overtime developed) 
Mala and Lux
Membership or affiliation with factions is optional. 
Guardians are leading members within the Lux. Sentries are the Mala counterpart. These are highly trained, experienced and 'certified' leaders that oversee Training Groups and Assignments within the Living World. 
Seekers: Members of the Realm with no affiliation, typically people who have recently died or are still in the Training stages. 

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

For More Than Just a Tank n' Spank

Not that a Tank n' Spank is bad at all but here is a resource to add some XP to your story. (Sorry I could not resist the cheesiness!!)

Video Game Storytelling: What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques.
By Evan Skolnick
Released December 2, 2014

I originally picked up this book because I am a writer and I enjoy gaming. I play mostly RPG’s and I appreciate when games have a good, strong story. That is not that only reason I play but a clunky, cliché story can hinder a good game and a great story can make a good game great.
This book gives basic narrative techniques and story structure explanations and examples that are easy to understand. I enjoyed the use of Star Wars as a resource and the overall presentation of the book. It is written for gamers and developers and the casual, informative and quirky presentation makes it a fun read.
Whether you are a game developer, game writer, or writer gamer this books does a great job of laying out useful techniques including the Three-Act structure, the Monomyth or Hero’s Journey, and basic looks at story arcs and mission development. Honestly, even if gaming is not a part of your life, this is a good resource for basic story construction.
My only complaint is the book seems to be listed rather high but it is a niche piece written for a select group.  

My husband (the main gamer in the family) may find this wrapped as a birthday gift 

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Website!!!

http://loradouglas.com/
http://loradouglas.com/

http://loradouglas.com/


You should soooooo check it out!
Really...go see it.
I'm just a tad excited.....
Though it is surreal.

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Did I mention I have a website?

http://loradouglas.com/
http://loradouglas.com/