As every writer knows, sometimes you come across a book that just hits differently. You can read ten good stories, but there's something about that one that sticks out to you. That inspires you as an author. The following books are seven of the books which have most inspired me as a writer. You'll notice … Continue reading 7 Books I’ve Gotten Inspiration From as a Writer
Category: All Things Medieval
2025 Second Quarter Writing Update
It's hard to believe half of 2025 is already past. Yet here we are, the first week in July, which means it's time for my second quarterly writing update! If you'd like to read my first quarterly writing update, you can check that out here. The stories which I have asterisks beside are those which … Continue reading 2025 Second Quarter Writing Update
May Read: The Illustrated History of Knights & the Golden Age of Chivalry
This encyclopedia was full of awesome knightly facts and featured a whole section on King Arthur and some of his knights--which I'm absolutely obsessed with.
Medieval Women and Their Importance
Today’s post will be a little different from my usual writing or book related posts to briefly discuss a facet of the medieval times, one of my favorite time periods.
March Read: Oath of the Brotherhood
I've never had a love-hate relationship with a book like this before.
World-Building Tips: Fantasy Political Systems
Fantasy politics are similar to other types of world-building in that you can pick and choose exactly what you want. Of course, this might be freeing to some, but sound overwhelming to others. There are SO MANY possibilities--how does one even start to choose a good political system for one's fantasy novel? Today, I hope … Continue reading World-Building Tips: Fantasy Political Systems
July Read: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Kings and Queens of Britain
You know you're kinda obsessed with something when you actually read an entire encyclopedia on the subject!
March Read: Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince
Hey everyone! I'm back with my book review for March. This one is on the Lamplighter Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince by Sidney Baldwin. I've heard really good things about this one, even by people who don't normally like Lamplighter's style, and because it sounded similar to one of my favorite WIPs, this book … Continue reading March Read: Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince
February Read: Enamored by Jody Hedlund
Hey everyone! I'm back with my book review of the month! Of course, this month being February, I decided to read a romance book. A roll of the dice for me, since romance isn't my thing but okay. This book had multiple things going for me. Not only is it a medieval fantasy, it's Christian, … Continue reading February Read: Enamored by Jody Hedlund
8 Things I Use to Help Write a Story/Scene in a Medieval Setting
Hey everyone! I haven't done a writing tip in some time, so I figured this week would be the time to do one. Now this one is a little different as it's more focused on a specific setting: medieval. My favorite setting to write in is medieval. Now, I generally write historical fantasy, which is … Continue reading 8 Things I Use to Help Write a Story/Scene in a Medieval Setting
Kay Adelin 