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Why I Write Clean Fiction
I’ve been asked a few times about my commitment to writing clean fiction. As a dad, an educator, and a Christian, my values and standards are set high for what I allow my own children to ingest. Why? Because media influences us. What we see, hear, and read shapes our...
What Is the Greek Word for “Elf”?
World Building can be quite an intensive and extensive task. I knew from the conception of the The Veil Saga, that I wanted to make these stories as realistic and in depth as possible. In my research, I found myself asking so many questions! After coming across the...
Guest Post: Steven A. Guglich: Culture Shock… A World Building Story Element
During my journey as a world builder I have to think about how the various cultures of The Veil Saga will interact with one another. Why don't the dweorg like the koth? What do alfargnym find amusing about the faun? How does the main character of The Veil Saga react...
Journey of a World Builder – Part 10
The Koth Not Your Ordinary Reptile Men Some of the strangest and most mysterious myths around the world pertain to humanoid reptile people or lizard men as they are sometimes called. There are myths and legends that date back several millennia, such as the mysterious...
Journey of a World Builder – Part 9
The Alfargnym... There’s No Race like Gnome! Heard any good gnome puns lately? Game of Gnomes… Gnome Man’s Land… How do you classify gnomes? With a bi-gnomeal gnominclature! But seriously, gnome pun intended! Alright, enough with the gnome puns. Now, in all...
Journey of a World Builder – Part 8
The Elves - Part 2 The illustrations of Erwin J. Arroza have once again brought a race from The Veil Saga to life. This month we revisit the elves of The Veil Saga. In Journey of a World Builder Part 4 we looked at how the mainstream ideas and views on elves in our...
Journey of a World Builder – Part 7
The World According to… Me! By Steven A. Guglich One of the aspects of writing that I enjoy most is world building. There are worlds in my mind that I get to see slowly form as I imagine the flora, fauna, minerals, and cultures of this world. In my mind I can...
Journey of a World Builder – Part 6
The Art of The Veil Saga – Journey of A World Builder – Part 6
Journey of a World Builder – Part 5
Magic in the World of The Veil Saga – Journey of A World Builder – Part 5
Journey of a World Builder – Part 4
The Elves – Journey of A World Builder – Part 4
Journey of a World Builder – Part 3
Research – Journey of A World Builder – Part 3
Journey of a World Builder – Part 2
The Dweorg – Journey of A World Builder – Part 2