Tag: novel
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40,000 Words: Navigating the Landscape of The Call of the Horn
Today marks a significant milestone in my writing journey with The Call of the Horn. After countless hours of drafting, revising, and exploring the intricate world of my story, I’ve reached 40,000 words. It’s a moment of both celebration and uncertainty—a perfect metaphor for the writing process itself. The Landscape of 40,000 Words Reaching 40,000…
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Finding Writing Moments During Thanksgiving Chaos
Thanksgiving is a whirlwind of family, food, and festivities—but for writers, it can also be a secret opportunity to steal away some creative moments. This year, I discovered the art of carving out writing time amidst the family gatherings, turkey preparations, and inevitable post-meal food comas. The key is preparation and creativity. Before the holiday,…
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The Journey So Far: 30,000 Words Into “The Call of the Horn”
Hello to all my readers! I have finally hit the 30k word mark, and for it being mid-November, that is more than half of what I should have for my own challenge of NaNoWriMo. For that particular challenge, I am over half of what I should be for the month. I am extremely happy of…
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Excerpt from the Prologue of The Call of the Horn
“It is time,” said the strange voice. Harold of Norr realized it was a dream, but different from his usual dreams. He saw himself through the eyes of another, his form perfectly vivid. This was a dreamweaving dream – the kind that showed only those of the Brightstar lineage visions of what was to come.…
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November is here!
Hello to all my vivacious readers. I took another hiatus. Work always gets busy, plus travel for work can be a little hectic. But good news is that I have still been writing on my fantasy novel. Definitely growing the story and did a lot of rewriting because I was not happy with what I…
Ethan Bridges-Garcia 