This post is hard to write. But I wanted to share with you the inspiration behind Tellen, in the Comstock Chronicles. As far as the human aspect of Tellen goes, much of the credit goes to my husband. He is the joy in my life. He has a love for the earth that is hardContinue reading “A Look into the Heart of a Guardian”
Author Archives: Vanessa Thurgood
What Makes You Feel Connected to a Character?
One of the best opening lines I’ve read recently was: “This job’s going to kill me.” The Midnight Thief ~ Livia Blackburne This line hooked me into the story so fast that I was a hundred pages in before I realized it. Having a great opening line in a story is crucial to readers wantingContinue reading “What Makes You Feel Connected to a Character?”
A Little Photo Inspiration for Your Day
Before I was an author, I was a photographer. I did weddings, family portraits, headshots, and product photography. However, my favorite was and still is landscape. Today I want to share some of my favorite shots over the years. These outdoor excursions helped build the world of the Guardians from rocky mountainsides to lush forestsContinue reading “A Little Photo Inspiration for Your Day”
Sneak Peek at THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
Today I’m sharing the first chapter of THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT. I don’t have an official release date for this book yet, but it will be soon. I hope you enjoy! ***Note: This is a new first chapter for those who’ve read the additional material at the end of THE RAIDER’S CURSE. PROLOGUE AlturisContinue reading “Sneak Peek at THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT”
Book Review: The Midnight Thief
As I was trolling through my libraries bookshelves recently, I came across THE MIDNIGHT THIEF by Livia Blackburne. The cover intrigued me and the book blurb carried a lot of promise. It didn’t disappoint. But before I dive in, here is a recap of how I structure my reviews: Now for the review. THE MIDNIGHTContinue reading “Book Review: The Midnight Thief”
How do your cartographer skills measure up?
Several years ago, when I finally wrote the story living in my head, I set about doing on what typical jobs women had back in the roman through middle ages. I’ll admit, it was pretty paltry. Most societies only allowed women to raise children, run a household, and weave cloth. The only bright side IContinue reading “How do your cartographer skills measure up?”