I’m a fantasy author who enjoys building worlds. Perhaps my interest in world-building stems from the wonderment I feel in the presence of beauty. Magic exists in the waterfalls of Brevard County, North Carolina, the stunning views at Big Sur, and the Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico. Magic radiates from the paintings of Michelangelo, the castles of Europe, and the sculptures of Bruno Torfs in Australia. When I experience this magic, I feel compelled to communicate my sense of awe in the stories that I write. I’ve sold eight fantasy manuscripts so far on the strength of my world-building, with two sequels in the works. Although each project has its own unique challenges, my approach to world building involves a few common principals.

Method of Arrival
The way I describe a fantasy world initially is dependent on how my main character arrives. Does he tumble down the rabbit hole like Alice, traveling from mundane, ordinary surroundings to someplace extraordinary? Or is he like Gandalf, for whom Middle Earth is just another day at the office?

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