by Ed | Jan 26, 2026 | C_00_Compendium
I’ve always been drawn to fantasy compendiums and shared universes. There’s something deeply satisfying about digging into fictional records, studying how a world works, and discovering how an author built it piece by piece. That process doesn’t just spark wonder, it... by Ed | Nov 17, 2025 | Book Review
As the holidays approach and the year comes to a close, I’ve reviewed my top reads for 2025, a list I’m excited to share with you! I stumbled upon some amazing finds from Realm Makers alone, others from friends or social media circles. I discovered some... by Ed | Sep 15, 2025 | Unused
Welcome to the world of Ethereal Seals, a Christian epic fantasy series where faith, fire, and legend collide. Below you can read the first scene of Dawn of Dragons, my free prequel novelette that sets the stage for Blade of Dragons. Excerpt from Dawn of Dragons... by Ed | May 5, 2025 | Book Review
Dragons─the name strikes fear and excitement in our hearts. But Embergold by Rachelle Nelson redefines dragons in unexpected ways. This story explores compassion, self-sacrifice, mystery, and faith. The same values I cherish and seek to explore in my own novels.... by Ed | May 2, 2025 | Book Review
Have you ever picked up a book that didn’t grab you at first─but you’re swept into a world full of rich worldbuilding, enjoyable characters, and a satisfying ending? That was my experience with Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent. A few weeks ago... by Ed | Mar 3, 2025 | Worldbuilding, Writing
Are you ever daunted by worldbuilding? The sheer size of building a reality bound by its own laws, cultures, and magic? Rejoice, for there’s a method to help. Enter the worldbuilding iceberg! The iceberg method doesn’t reveal everything at once. It teases a... by Ed | Feb 24, 2025 | Map Artwork, Writing
Fantasy maps have accompanied stories for decades─and for good reason. J R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings has one, so do many other epic tales like A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, and the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. Each of these geographic... by Ed | Feb 17, 2025 | Map Artwork, Short story
Continuing my exploration of this pirate megabundle, I crafted a Caribbean fantasy map! I toyed more with fonts, hence the colorful text. Making the lagoons was a tad tricky, but fun. This map features some interesting geography, Cariibean lore, and of course,... by Ed | Feb 10, 2025 | Map Artwork, Writing
Are you a novelist, gearing up for your next book? Or perhaps you’re a DM, forging your your next Dungeons and Dragons campaign? Perhaps you’re screenwriter and having a map to supplement your script is important. Either way, you’ve recognized the... by Ed | Feb 3, 2025 | Map Artwork, Short story
These posts will feature digital artwork of fantasy maps created in Wonderdraft. Each post will present fantasy flash fiction inspired by the map, sometimes with commentary on the mapping elements. Stories may appear in a single post or be divided into multiple parts....
