Hello Readers,
Here is the next edition of my ‘A Quote from my Tales’ series. I hope you enjoy this one from ‘The Crimson Guild’.
Happy Reading!
A Quote from my Tales.
What If Your City Turned Dark Fantasy?
Hello readers, and welcome to the next post in my ‘Dark City’ series. This week’s reimagined city is none other than Chicago.
Some things to ponder over while you admire this delightfully dark rendition:
‘When the red moon rises over the Willis Tower, what ancient sigils awaken along its steel frame, and what do they whisper to the storm clouds above Lake Michigan?’
‘Does an ancient leviathan dwell beneath the Chicago River, coiled in the silt, waiting to re-awaken? If it does rise from its slumber, what will it feed?’
‘In the Loop, where runes flicker across glass towers, which windows remain lit long after midnight? Who (or what) still works there… and what are they actually doing?’
‘What toll must be paid to the gargoyles of Tribune Tower by those brave enough to venture down Michigan Avenue?’
You may not have all the answers, but if you dare to enter this world, they are questions you should consider.
Which City will next week conjure from the mists? You’ll have to wait and see.
Until then, watch out for the creatures of the night.
If you would like to have your very own ‘Dark City’ mug, they are available for purchase from my merchandise.
Happy reading!
Fantasy Weapon of the Week
Mesmerize yourself with the chaotic beauty of the fantasy weapon of the week. Forth in the series of concept art images from my collection of cursed weapons forged by a dark lord. This week’s weapon; a flail with dark desires, only sated when the spikes of its deadly head are embedded in flesh.
What would you name this weapon?
What I’m Reading: Grimdark Edition
Hello Readers,
Most recently, I sank myself into ‘Emperor of Thorns’ by Mark Lawrence — a book that reminds me why I gravitate toward the brutal, the beautiful, and the morally tangled. I am yet to write what I would consider to be a Grimdark novel, yet this is without doubt my favourite genre to read. Lawrence’s world-building is jagged and raw, and this brutal world is pushing me to sharpen the edges in my own writing. This story by Lawrence didn’t just entertain me; it provoked, lingered, and reshaped the way I think about character arcs in grim worlds, just as my favourite author, Abercombie has done before him. I feel these authors will continue influence my writing in the future, and possibly even lead me to create my first ever Grimdark novel.
Having now finished the Broken Empire Trilogy I’m moving on to Dead Man’s Steel by Luke Scull. I can’t wait to get stuck into it!
Happy Reading!
A Quote from my Tales.
Hello Readers,
You’ve probably noticed I’ve been doing a refresh of my web page and my Merchandise site over the last couple of weeks. I have created some new content especially for this, but I have also revisited some of my old stuff, like the quotes from some of my work, and I have redesigned them with a different look and feel. So, I thought I would run a weekly quote post for a little while to showcase the updated designs, and to add some new quotes too. This is the first post in this ‘A Quote from my Tales’ series. I hope you like it!
Happy reading.
What If Your City Turned Dark Fantasy?
Hello readers and welcome to the fourth post in my ‘Dark City’ series. Which city has been reimagined with the magic of AI this week. Let’s indulge our dark side and gaze on the next deathly location.
This week the creatures are stirring in Montreal, Canada. So let me ask you…
‘What ancient, frost-bitten king is entombed beneath the Mount Royal Cross, and why does the cross turn blood-red when the “North Wind” howls? What “Tunnel-Crawlers” have now creep through the corridors of RÉSO; the underground city? Is it true the streets of Old Montreal are now cobbled with the teeth of a dead leviathan?’
Ponder these questions while you enjoy this monstrous Montreal cityscape.
Which city will sink into the darkness next? Visit me again next week to find out.
Until then,
Happy reading!
If you are interested, you can purchase your very own ‘Dark City’ mug from my merchandise.
Fantasy Weapon of the Week
Cast your sight upon my fantasy weapon of the week. The third in a series of concept art images from a collection of cursed weapons forged by a dark lord. This week’s weapon; a spear of dread that has felled many a hero and is known as a killer of kings.
What would you name this weapon?
What If Your City Turned Dark Fantasy?
Hello readers, and welcome to the third post in my ‘Dark City’ series. Here is another city, reimagined by Gen AI in a dark fantasy setting for you to feast your eyes on. I can’t vouch for the accuracy, but key landmarks have been captured, and I hope they stir your imagination.
This week we are exploring London. So let me ask you…
‘Do ravens still guard the tower, or have they been replaced by something more sinister? How do residents keep the rancid mist they’ve dubbed ‘The Ripper’s Breath,’ from entering their lungs? What do the ‘Mud-trudgers’ truly fish for in the toxic sludge at low tide, and why do they sew their eyes shut before they begin?’
Ponder these questions while you enjoy this delightfully corrupted London cityscape.
Which city will rise from the mist next time? Come back again next week to find out.
Until then,
Happy reading!
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Fantasy Weapon of the Week
Behold the fantasy weapon of the week. This is the second in the series of concept art images taken from a collection of cursed weapons forged by a dark lord. This week’s weapon; a hand axe that yearns to bathe in the blood of the unfortunate. It bestows a bloodlust upon its wielder that is unmatched by the fiercest of warriors.
What would you name this weapon?
What If Your City Turned Dark Fantasy?
Hello readers and welcome to the second post in my ‘Dark City’ series. In this series I’ve used Gen AI to reimagine what cities around the world would look like in a dark fantasy setting. The images generated, while not maintaining an entirely correct layout, have captured key landmarks and certainly tweak the imagination.
This week we are sticking with Australia. Here are some questions to tug at your thoughts… ‘During the Red Moon, the river swells and reaches into the streets of Kangaroo Point. Which landmarks are claimed by the tide? What damp, pale spirits are left behind when the waters finally recede? What ancient, entity slumbers in the silt beneath the Storey Bridge? What tribute must the ferrymen pay to cross its waters safely?’
Ponder these questions while you enjoy this murky Brisbane cityscape.
Which city will emerge from the shadows next time? Come back next week to find out.
Until then,
Happy reading!
If you are interested, you can purchase your very own ‘Dark City’ mug from my merchandise.