The Soup of Life The Soup of Life By Megan Cutler | June 8, 2015 | Comments 1 comment Sometimes deep thoughts pop into my head while I’m cleaning the house. Cleaning day just so happens to coincide with blogging day; how convenient. During Yule, a friend of mine started a new tradition. For each day of the holiday, he would keep a stew boiling. He invited friends and family to visit, partake of … Read More Read More
Guilty Pleasures Guilty Pleasures By Megan Cutler | June 1, 2015 | Comments 1 comment I usually don’t like the term ‘guilty pleasures.’ I think if you enjoy something, you shouldn’t feel ashamed. Yet I feel a hint of shame whenever I think of the items on this list. These movies are so bad. Every time I hear someone mention hating one of them, I bow my head and quietly … Read More Read More
The Setting as a Character The Setting as a Character By Megan Cutler | May 18, 2015 | Comments 0 Comment One characteristic of epic fantasy is the scale of its setting. Epic tales take place in vast worlds, full of interesting cities, cultures and landmarks. Somehow, the characters become aware of these details throughout their adventure and it becomes clear that the world is active even when the characters aren’t present. Rebellions may take place … Read More Read More
Heavy Metal History Heavy Metal History By Megan Cutler | May 11, 2015 | Comments 0 Comment I’ve written a lot about how music inspires me. I listen to it while I’m writing, planning, and even editing. The right playlist helps set the tone for creative work. But outside that, it also inspired me to read several classic novels. To the long list of things music (especially heavy metal) has inspired me … Read More Read More
The Liebster Award The Liebster Award By Megan Cutler | April 27, 2015 | Comments 2 comments (Better late than never?) I was nominated by the fabulous A.R. Rivera. Unfortunately my blog has been on autopilot while I prepared for the Crossroads of Frozen Eternity release. But no matter. I’m here now and ready to go. *cracks knuckles* Step 1: Post 11 random facts about yourself 1. My husband and I had … Read More Read More
Crossroads of Frozen Eternity Available Now! Crossroads of Frozen Eternity Available Now! By Megan Cutler | April 21, 2015 | Comments 0 Comment The time has finally come for the adventures of Catilen Taylor and Damian Cooke to continue. Crossroads of Frozen Eternity is now available at your resident Amazon store (amazon.com, amazon.ca and amazon.uk to name a few). It’s also available on Smashwords and DriveThru Fiction (both of which offer multiple file formats, in case you don’t … Read More Read More
Character Introduction: The Sorcerer Character Introduction: The Sorcerer By Megan Cutler | April 20, 2015 | Comments 1 comment A few weeks ago, I reminisced about the creation of Island of Lost Forevers‘s leading lady, Catilen Taylor. Every protagonist needs at least one plucky companion, don’t they? We originally considered Catilen’s closest friend (and fellow kook), Damian Cooke, the story’s main character. Until we realized the character most impacted by the book’s events, the … Read More Read More
Sticking With It Sticking With It By Megan Cutler | April 13, 2015 | Comments 2 comments There’s a lively debate on the Internet over whether or not you should finish every book you start. (Are there things that don’t get debated on the Internet anymore?) I don’t intend to participate in the debate. I think you should do whatever makes you happy. I, personally, finish (almost) every book I start. A … Read More Read More
Coming Soon – Crossroads of Frozen Eternity Coming Soon – Crossroads of Frozen Eternity By Megan Cutler | April 6, 2015 | Comments 3 comments Just shy of a year ago, I announced the publication of my first novel Island of Lost Forevers. Real life has presented some real challenges since then (such as moving across an ocean and a continent), but I’m finally ready to share my novel’s sequel with you. In fact, the book’s release will coincide with … Read More Read More
Character Introduction: The Empath Character Introduction: The Empath By Megan Cutler | March 9, 2015 | Comments 0 Comment As I chip away at the final book in the trilogy, telling the end of a story I started more than ten years ago, my mind drifts back to the days when the Mystic Island was nothing but a couple of wispy ideas. I don’t think I’ve devoted enough time to discussing the conception and … Read More Read More