On the Right Track
I hope you’ve had a great day so far. Maybe the weather cooperated perfectly. Or it’s been especially productive. Or you’ve only encountered reasonable people.
October 6, 2026
A glimpse into the worlds I build, the characters who surprise me, and the ideas, inspirations, and moments that shape the stories I tell.
I hope you’ve had a great day so far. Maybe the weather cooperated perfectly. Or it’s been especially productive. Or you’ve only encountered reasonable people.
Happy October! In the pursuit of savoring all things autumnal (at least in North America), I just bought a pumpkin. Until it gets roasted, we’ll
Hello! Thanks for dropping in. If this is your first visit, I’m Kai O’Connor and I’m getting ready to launch my debut fantasy novel. Besides
Welcome! As promised, here’s a deleted scene I had fun with. Context: After setting off on his quest, Beniqo asks Jule to retrieve an
Hello again! After completing everything in a day or a week that you have to do, what else do you want to do? And what appeals to
What interests you about how a fantasy novel comes together? If you let me know, I can address your curiosity here. Update: I currently have
Welcome back! Unless it’s your first time here. In that case, have fun browsing. As a fiction author, I need to know what matters to
Well hello! As a fantasy writer, I want my readers to feel welcome in my storyworld of Lonecca. At home and eager to explore. What
As seriously as I take my writing, a certain quotient needs to satisfy my playful side. Several Loneccan words emerged when I crammed two English
Do you ever wish your life was different? Not entirely, but maybe one or two specific details? They might be major, like your career. Or
Hello! I borrowed today’s title from a British game show. Its players were quizzed on information they’d already heard in each episode… If they were
Thanks for dropping in! If you’ve browsed through these posts, you might be curious about when exactly my book will be published. Good question. So
One question I explored in creating my storyworld was how to handle long distance communication. The options? 1) Smoke Signals Lonecca’s arid climate provides ample
Literary cocktails, anyone? Although fiction genres each started out with a distinct flavor profile, there’s been some excellent pairings. Star Wars put sci-fi and fantasy
Ever hear of Mark Gungor? He classifies personalities as having an emotional country of origin. According to him, you’re either from the country of Control,