And yet the most important thing about the introduction, is that be they good or ill, when they are finished that is the end of one part and the beginning of another.
That being said, hello all and welcome to the first of what I hope to be a long, weekly series of blogs as I work on my first fantasy novel: The Hidden History of Druids and Mages for the Legends of Cinina.
The Hidden History of Druids and Mages is the working title of my first novel, based off a role-playing game that I had created two years ago for my friends. While the world was rather generic and there was little in the way of development, the events of the game inspired me to settle down and put aside an idea that had not worked for ten years in favor of one that I knew would work if I sat down and wrote it. Since then and several rewrites and many pages of backstory later, HHoD&M is well on its way to being completed, though there is still a long way to go, and that's before I can even think of a cover, publishing, and marketing the work. To date, I am about a quarter of the way through the first book, though by the time I finish it may go even further than I intended. Not much that could be done about that now but waiting and seeing.
In addition to Legends of Cinina, I also have a few ideas that I have been working on, which I will detail as time goes on and when there is more of a chance to work on those as well. For now, Legends of Cinina is my priority, though I may dabble in short stories as well.
I am also a staff member of Fantasy-Faction.com, a website dedicated to exploring fantasy and science fiction, as well as a great place for aspiring and published writers to share tips and their latest works, as well as encourage one another to push through creative blocks. I write reviews for the site every other week, although my schedule may be more or less frequent depending on how busy my schedule gets. Depending on the books I'm reading and the whether I feel they're appropriate, I will also be posting reviews for books on this blog as well.
As far as introductions go, I hope that one has done it's job and hooked you in for the long haul. Some will drop away and others will come and go, as is the nature of life and our interests, but that is something that cannot be worried about now.
For now, thank you all, and welcome to the World of Cinina. Wipe your feet on the mat, grab a drink, and enjoy your stay.
