egradcliffMar 10, 20202 min readThe Hidden KingHealer in the White CityBoudicca, a key character in The Hidden King, is (fortunately for our hero) skilled in the healing arts and well known in the White City.
egradcliffFeb 15, 20203 min readThe Hidden KingSettling the Score, Music Sets the SceneIf you've ever loved a movie score, you know how music can set the tone of a scene or the personality of a character.
egradcliffFeb 10, 20203 min readThe Hidden KingWorld Building in The Hidden King: The White CityThe Hidden King takes place in a world made up of two "sister" cities--the Maze and Suibhne. But they couldn't be more different.
egradcliffDec 10, 20193 min readThe Hidden KingThe Maze of The Hidden KingAn insider's look into the setting of The Hidden King.
egradcliffNov 5, 20193 min readEssays on the CraftUntitled DocumentWriters and words may seem like obvious friends, but wringing a story out of an arrangement of words can be exhilarating--or frustrating.
egradcliffOct 8, 20191 min readThe Hidden KingOctober is Dyslexia Awareness Month!October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and we're proud to announce the availability of The Hidden King in a dyslexic-friendly print format.
egradcliffSep 24, 20193 min readThe Hidden KingFor the love of the FaeExploring the mythos: The idea of the ‘fae’ plays a vital role in The Hidden King, yet the faeries of Celtic folklore are a varied bunch.
egradcliffSep 10, 20192 min readBest Of ListsWhy On Earth Would I Read That?If it’s thick, old, or a Penguin Classics book, many assume it’s also a dry, dusty, or boring book. But there are many reasons I LOVE them.
egradcliffAug 27, 20191 min readDoodlesMy Darling Beasts (1)Meet Bernice. I conjured her and her siblings while left alone with a pen and the back of a map. Drawing, inspires my writing...