Today I am going to gush about how wonderful my editor is. A subtitle to this blog post could be: And Why They Are Worth Every Penny.… Read more “Editors Are Our Friends”
Category: Writing
2017 Publication Plans
Cara McKinnon’s tentative publication schedule for 2017.
Guest Post: Every Hero Needs a Sidekick
Every Hero Needs a Sidekick: Mudarra and Yusuf from SEVEN NOBLE KNIGHTS by J. K. Knauss Writing a novel set more than one thousand years ago has many pleasures… Read more “Guest Post: Every Hero Needs a Sidekick”
Merge of Magic Part Two
Viola and Ian’s story continues! In this installment, they deal with isolation from their families and friends in the Highlands and, if Viola has her way, each… Read more “Merge of Magic Part Two”
Reeling
Like many people in America and across the world, I’m still in something of a free-fall after last week. I’m not going to talk politics on my… Read more “Reeling”
Book Soundtracks – A Merge of Magic
The book soundtrack for A Merge of Magic includes songs like “Brave Enough” by Lindsey Stirling and Christina Perri, “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles, and “Heart’s a Mess” by GOTYE.
World Fantasy 2016 Recap
Last weekend was this year’s World Fantasy Convention in Columbus, Ohio. I had a fantastic time! I drove in on Wednesday with my business partner. The ride… Read more “World Fantasy 2016 Recap”
How Magic Works: Visions
How exactly do visions work in the world of the Fay of Skye?
Magic in the Fay of Skye Series
Magic is a force in the universe of my world, one that can be manipulated by certain people and sometimes becomes corporeal in the form of gods and magical creatures. It is, from another perspective, a divine presence—an emanation of creation. So, just like there are many ways to discover god in our world, there are many ways to use magic in mine.
Sex and Magic: The Allure of Enchantment
In a previous post, I discussed some of the general context for why I like mixing magic and sex. In this post, I’ll get into the nitty-gritty details of adding magic into a sex scene.
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