Fiction
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Rini on Butler
He’s kinda tall. Like a lot taller than the other kids and maybe even taller than Bromley. There’s something about the way his hair is combed and smoothed back that makes him look stupid. Even worse when he puts the… Continue reading
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Writvember Begins: Writing Blade’s Gauntlet
Dual Wielding: Blade’s Gauntlet When a pair of brothers find a small child in the snowy border of Blade City, they aren’t sure what the bigger mystery is: how did she get there or why does her face have no… Continue reading
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Preptober Finished! Writvember Begins! And a Re-Introduction
Hi there! I’m Edald Hopfield ヾ(＾∇＾) I’ve just finished Preptober, preparing myself for a month of drafting Dual Wielding: Blade’s Gauntlet as the new cycle comes in. I am also running another “writing retreat” in my lounge room for the… Continue reading
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Writing Magic Systems
My favourite magic system is one that relies on exchange and utilises both innate power and complimentary conduits. I love love LOVE systems that allow individuals to find ways that best work for them. When it comes down to the… Continue reading
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Cycle 26’s Reading List
I present to you: my Cycle 26 Reading List! Yes, some of these were supposed to be read in the last cycle (ᵕ—ᴗ—) The List 1. She Who Became the Sun, Shelley Parker-Chan 2. Outback Court Reporter, Jamelle Wells 3.… Continue reading
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Cycle 26’s Writing Project, Preptober Incoming
This April I will be entering my second Preptober using the writing blocks I developed from Heart Breathings’ Preptober video. Sarra is actually about to start another Rough Draft Challenge (she does them April, July and November). The way I’ve… Continue reading
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Local Authors in Meanjin | Brisbane
Off the top of my head, I can only name two Brisbane authors: Trent Dalton and Melissa Lucashenko. They tried to shove Tim Winton down my throat in university and so I thought he was also from Brisbane but he’s… Continue reading
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A Garden of Women’s Writing
International Women’s Day is tomorrow and today I’m looking at building a list of classics written by women. Luckily, I found a great list that has diversity in both authors and content: https://bookriot.com/100-must-read-classics-by-women/ The list gives great briefs on each… Continue reading
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The Caves of Steel: Reading Tabs #1
I’ve recently started marking my books as I read them. Only with sticky notes, however, I am not yet brave enough to mark raw with highlighters and pens. Today I just want to share a few of my pink and… Continue reading
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Editary Update
Editary is the word that I use for “Edit February”. It doesn’t sound as nice as “Preptober” and “Writvember” but it’s as good as I could make it. And how is it going? Smoothly (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭ For… Continue reading
