Wow! These are really cool! I really like your elf and the cyborg.

Hi! I have seen a good amount of artists use Artstation as a great place to showcase your work. They then often share it out there through Pinterest and Instagram.  I would say Instagram would be the best social media place to do it. I would love to see your work. I have noticed a huge surge in need for graphic artists for dnd art…[Read more]

Hi! I am not a professional artist but I have been doodling with both the Intuos Pro and Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 in. They are both very good options but things to consider is that the Intuos pro requires major hand and eye coordination which many like myself struggle through it and takes a long time to master. I honestly don’t that…[Read more]

We mainly just use for sharing our favorite quotes. What brings you to story embers if I may ask? Would like you to share a little more about yourself? Do you have any current projects or goals you are working in your writing? What are your favorite genres and books?

I am working on a rather ambitious story idea. Think of it as…[Read more]

Hi Aesira! Welcome to Story Embers! Glad to have you with us. You can set your forum signature if you click on your name on the top right of the webpage, click on profile and then edit.

Yess! I am dying to read Murtagh! I have not heard of those books before, they do sound intriguing. – adding them to my list

Dickens’s David Copperfield was a childhood favorite growing up.

Lol XD yeah Tolkien definitely sets a high bar. I may not be able to surpass him in everything but I am positive it will be at least 2/3rd’s and…[Read more]

Hi Lydia! I am Josh and welcome to the crew! We hope we can be a blessing to you and your WIP’s.

I am a huge fantasy and sci-fi fan. I am currently writing an ambitious WIP that starts off with fantasy but then turns into sci-fi, kinda like mixing Lord of the Rings with Star Wars. Lord of the Rings opened up my love for worldbuilding…[Read more]

Sword fights are the best! I plan add in songs written like poems as apart of scenes. These will be used to deepen the emotions and message of the theme the scene carries.

Hi I am Josh and welcome to the crew! We are glad to have you onboard and hope we can be an encouragement and blessing in your writing journey! I am science fantasy writer working on my first novel of a rather overly ambitious project with the inspirations of my favorite stories such as: Lord of the Rings, Narnia, The Redwall Series,…[Read more]

No, I am surprised I have never heard of him and will definitely check it out. My favorite is fantasy too. The Wingfeather Saga is next on my reading list but I have heard so much, I feel like I have already read it. XD My top favorite fantasy series is Redwall by Brian Jacques. My other top favorites are Lord of the Rings,…[Read more]

Hi Ava! I am Josh and Story Embers is one of the few best things that God has led me to on my path to be Christian Fantasy writer. It is great to have you here with us and love your username! Is it something from a WIP? What genre(s) do you enjoy writing? What are some of your favorite novels?

Hi Kayla! I am Josh! It’s nice to meet you! I was homeschooled. I am working on a huge project that is mix of fantasy and science fiction.

Hi! That’s totally fine! Life has been ridiculously stressful and busy. Haven’t got much done since my last post. Do you have any favorite concepts or new ideas you think I should add into this part of the worldbuilding?

Thanks! XD

Yeah sorry. 🙁 It would not let me reply. It sent my reply as a reply separate from this thread. I will try to repost it if it will let me.

Indeed I did! XD A fine and proud name it tis! My other favorite name is “Valdunar” who is her adoptive father, mentor, guardian, lord of knights, and general. He was once her father’s greatest rival and a great friend. He was blessed by her dying father to raise her and her siblings as he would have his own late daughters. It first he…[Read more]

Ah, I knew that word came from Psalms but could not remember where

but definitely an awesome verse.

Thanks! I blame Tolkien…. lol XD

*salute* Aye aye! Your wish is my command! XD

I have a deep fascination and somewhat obligation to create my own original names when it comes to fantasy stories (again I blame Tolkien lol XD). I…[Read more]

Hi Graham! Welcome aboard and it is great to have you!

Writing a musical sounds like a lot fun. I would say am the opposite. I am primarily a fantasy writer but I am also attempting learn songwriting even though my musical talent is not very strong. I will probably need help in the area when I get to those. lol

I would like to include…[Read more]

Yesss! and Amen! I love the name. It is very similar to the latin word “veritas” Meaning ” Truth is mighty and will prevail” Amen! to that as well.

Thanks! Means a lot! I randomly thought it up with a random name as I was trying to think of unique plants for my world. There are other amazing plants that seem like a treasure. They…[Read more]

I like it! I could see some awesome Christian themes coming from that on the importance of truth and who or what defines what is true.

I forgot to mention my crown’s design. I have a rare/special tree called Icestone in the land of eternal winter that the crown is made from. The tree is made of a crystalline material with a crystal…[Read more]

Thanks! and to yours as well 🙂

Yeah it can be intimidating, I use some history books that analyze historical battles and the use of the troops. Agree that would be interesting. I have read some novels that referred to the battle like it was currently happening or the results of a past battle and focused on others aspects that were…[Read more]

I am slowly finishing book 1 due to work.

Thanks! I have enjoyed reading battles and sometimes have this feeling of thrill when you know the rightful reasons why this battle is being fought and that the bad guys are going to served proper justice. I have become decent at describing the scene as a whole as I love military strategy and…[Read more]

Yeah, it is but I can’t imagine a more exciting goal. So far I am guessing the first two series will be as long as the ranger’s apprentice that is 16 novels long……… that’s not including the side novels. XD Lol

Yessss! Lord willing I hope to publish it!

XD Lol Thanks! The scene I dream of writing one day, is when the princess…[Read more]

yeah photo is probably a good example of something that hugs the body and would not be a hinderance when running.

Before my cataclysm happened there used to be just humans and elves and no talking dragons, giant cats, and stuff like that XD. Now after the cataclysm, Elves have been split into different groups that are almost…[Read more]

Yeah that is a good question to consider as it is a working progress. I thought it would be more practical to not have a coin purse due to their tasks that primarily entail fighting (predators for example) where they are often rolling and wrestling. I figured they could have a special satchel that does not dangle or jangle causing…[Read more]

I have busy working out the mechanics of my story’s world that heavily depend on a symbiotic relationship between humans/humanoids with mostly 4 legged intelligent creatures like talking dragons, wolves, gryphons, giant cats, and etc (similar to narnia). Since these 4 legged creatures, can’t realistically carry money around, I was…[Read more]

Hi Sydney! It is awesome to have you with us! I am Josh and have been here on SE for almost a 1 year. It has been the best step in my writing journey yet!

Your book sounds really awesome! I started writing medieval fantasy short stories when I was in high school, mainly for myself to past the time away. It was usually about a knight, his…[Read more]

I am Josh! Writing and tea is the best combo and honey makes it so much better. XD I love Republic of Tea and one of my favorites is their Organic Elderberry. What is your is favorite tea and brand?

I am also new to writing and I am doing a fantasy WIP that evolves over…[Read more]

Same here! I mainly read fantasy or sci-fi but I always enjoy missionary autobiographies/biographies of missionaries.

My primary favorites: The Legend Of The Cid by Robert C Goldston, The Redwall Series, LotR, Chronicles of Narnia, Skyward and The Stormlight Archives Series, and Ascendance Series.

Hi Kaytlin! Welcome to the crew! It is great to have you with us! Your WIP sounds awesome and look forward to reading it!

The 19th century is my favorite eras of history. I am the middle child of 3, was also homeschooled, and a pk. I started seriously writing a couple years ago. I am working on a rather ambitious WIP that is a…[Read more]

Call center work is sooo under rated. XD It has been eating all my creative energy trying to solve other peoples’ near impossible problems. I also had some writer block as I needed to rethink my story’s 1st act. I was forcing myself to cram in too many characters and worldbuilding details. I finally think I am onto something now as it…[Read more]

Thanks! My favorite series Redwall by Brian Jacques did it a lot which I found very engaging.

That’s awesome! I love reading historical fiction and the early 1900’s is one of my favorite eras. I am currently working on a WIP is a jumble of genres. The main genres will be fantasy, steampunk, and sci-fi. So far my plot spans 6-7…[Read more]

Hi Elizabeth!

Welcome to the crew! I am Josh! It is great to have you with us!

What genres do you like? Do you have a WIP you are currently working on?

It is a bit long for a battle but I totally understand your passion to make them epic. Battles scenes often become my favorite scenes when I can connect with the emotions and passion of the characters of what they are fighting for and why they must win. Once I connect and I read/hear their battle cries, it gives me the chills as I…[Read more]

Leave it to the hares, especially the maidens to be the crazies! XDD

It’s a pleasure to meet another Redwall fan and @this-is-not-an-alien ‘s brother! Which book and character is your favorite?

My favorite book is Lord Brocktree and my favorite character is Rakkety Tam.

@this-is-not-an-alien

Thank! It seems fitting!

I am Josh! My favorite books are Lord of the Rings, Stormlight Archives and Skyward series by Brandon Sanderson, and The Redwall Series by Brian Jacques.

I am working on my first WIP a mix of fantasy, steampunk, and sci-fi.

What genres do you enjoy?

Do you have any finished…[Read more]

Sounds good!

Sounds good!

I would be up for it though my chapters tend to be 3000 to 4500 words long. Most people critique me through google docs where I post my chapters.

I never have tried the zipline either.

Those are on my list. The only national parks that I have been to that far west are Yellowstone and Arches National Park.

My family used to travel twice a year all over till I was a junior in high school and had to work. I have yet to explore the far southwest, northwest, and northeast states.