There is a place in the Philippines called Alfonso in Cavite where they have a tradition of fire walking. I became interested in this practice primarily because I couldn’t see myself walking through fire. Just the thought of incredible heat touching my skin set my imagination running wild and my feet seeking the cooler confinesContinue reading “From Firewalker to Firebinder: Character Creation”
Author Archives: Isobelle Cate
The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec (@gengornichec)
I have always loved mythology, in particular, Greek Mythology. Unlike my son who has an affinity to all things Norse. So when Genevieve Gornichec’s The Witch’s Heart was recommended to me while browsing on Amazon, it had a long excerpt available, I couldn’t stop reading. I was so intrigued that I pre-ordered it. I’m soContinue reading “The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec (@gengornichec)”
#ADayintheLifeofanAuthor
You never really know how long you will grieve until one day you realize the grief is gone. I haven’t written as much as I should not because there are no words. My uncle’s sudden death from CoVid threw me off. I had a lot planned – from writing a chapter a day to preparingContinue reading “#ADayintheLifeofanAuthor”
Ode to Papa
My uncle died today, another victim of CoVid. We commiserate with people, are dismayed when we hear when the numbers rose, sighed with hope that it would soon be over. But nothing prepared me when it hit home. I am still reeling, still hoping that my uncle was just in another hospital battling Covid andContinue reading “Ode to Papa”
Five Sentence Friday: #FirebindersFleur #CynnCruorsWorld
Welcome to another edition of #FiveSentenceFriday! Sorry I’m late for posting this. I had to attend to some personal matters plus the fact that it’s Good Friday. Anyway, here goes…This is when Fleur fights a group not knowing they were Scatha mortals. “Look, I don’t want any trouble. I’ll just leave, okay,” she said retreating.Continue reading “Five Sentence Friday: #FirebindersFleur #CynnCruorsWorld”
Five Sentence Friday #Firebinders:Fleur #CynnCruorsWorld
Welcome again to Five Sentence Friday! Here’s a snippet of a scene when Fleur Mellisande, a Firebinder meets Cynn Cruors warrior, and bomb expert Ewan Blair. Ewan notices something about the woman he’s drawn to. “Is that wound around your neck part of Halloween make-up then? She paled under the streetlamp, fear leaping into herContinue reading “Five Sentence Friday #Firebinders:Fleur #CynnCruorsWorld”
Travails of being an Indie Author
Last night, I received an email from Amazon letting me know that my just recently released Cynn Cruors novel, Midnight’s Secret: A Prequel cannot be made available because some of the content in my book was found with another publisher. What. The. Fuck. I immediately wrote them back with proof that I am the authorContinue reading “Travails of being an Indie Author”
From Cynn Cruor to Scatha Cruor
Now that Midnight’s Secret is done, I’m on to writing the next book. The thing is, I should have written Craig and Annaseth’s story even before I wrote Midnight’s Reckoning! I became engrossed with writing Dac’s story that the Leeds Cynn Cruor’s story fell by the wayside. It’s time I pick it up, but notContinue reading “From Cynn Cruor to Scatha Cruor”
Birthday 2020
Yesterday, I celebrated my birthday. It was simple and beautiful. I celebrated it with my husband and son. Just the three of us appreciating quality time especially since my son is returning to university. Today, I still celebrated my birthday with the people I have met through Facebook. The greetings have kept pouring in. MyContinue reading “Birthday 2020”
The Writer’s Wheel
Midnight’s Reckoning is done and is with the editor. I’m in the middle of writing Aiden Kane’s story for the Second Chances Series. My husband helped me thresh out the background of my female main character then I realised how varied the advice on writing has been. As much as possible, I try not toContinue reading “The Writer’s Wheel”
