The third and final draft of Zaria Fierce and the Secret of Gloomwood Forest is finished. Grammar, formatting, and style checks complete.
Word count: 36,120
Total Writing Time: 4 Days, 9 Hours, 37 Minutes
Zaria Fierce
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Q: What’s the best thing about being a writer?
A: So far, it was hearing from my sister who doesn’t really like to read that she loved the first book in the Zaria Fierce Trilogy and couldn’t stop thinking about it. That gave me warm fuzzies.
Artistic Influences – John Bauer
John Bauer (1882-1912) is a Swedish painter known for his work in an annual compilation of Swedish fairy tales. His artwork is magical and earthy. Each panel tells a story with rich and exquisite imagery. Below are some examples of his work that influenced Zaria Fierce and the Secret of Gloomwood Forest.
Visit the Jönköpings läns museum to see John Bauer’s work in person.
Q: Which of the characters from the Zaria Fierce and the Secret of Gloomwood Forest would you like to meet in person?
A: Zaria is too obvious so I’ll say Hector. He would have stories and anecdotes to tell and would be wicked cool to hang out with. Plus I picture him as Chris Hemsworth as he appeared in various Thor movies. He would have a fuller beard and be ever so slightly more scruffy. Give the man some golden antlers, a white fur cloak, and a winter-wyvern and we’re set to go!
There’s another actor I like too who I think would also be perfect. Learn more at Carole Finds Her Wings where I do character casting for the non-humans in Zaria Fierce.
Second Draft Done!
I finished the second draft of Zaria Fierce and the Secret of Gloomwood Forest today. I’m so excited. Publication is that much closer. Pre-order and get your copy of Zaria Fierce and the Secret of Gloomwood Forest.
Word count: 35,723
Total Writing Time: 3 Days, 19 Hours, 32 Minutes
