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How to Craft Multi-Dimensional Characters That Break the Mold
An antique book reflecting character depth and history.
June Skye
Jun 294 min read


Born From a Question: The Spark of The Night Chronicles
From my perspective as the author, Liz’s question was the emotional core, but it needed a larger framework to exist within. That’s where my own question came in: "What if a family was..."
June Skye
Jun 262 min read


Maintaining the Shadows: Tips for Sustaining a Dark, Atmospheric Tone in Your Fantasy Novel
When your world is bathed in eternal twilight, as Lunaria is, sight can be a deceptive guide. To truly immerse your reader, you must engage all ...
June Skye
Jun 143 min read


Echoes of the Past: Using Lore and Backstory to Deepen Your Narrative
Every compelling story, especially in fantasy, carries the weight of what came before. The past is...
June Skye
Jun 133 min read


Whispers of Power: Designing a Magic System That Serves Your Story
At the core of many beloved fantasy worlds lies a captivating magic system – it's the invisible current that shapes empires, fuels...
June Skye
Jun 113 min read


The Unwilling Heroine's Journey: Writing a Protagonist Who Fights Her Destiny
One of the most compelling archetypes in fantasy, and one particularly close to my heart in The Night Chronicles, is the "unwilling heroine." This is the character who doesn't...
June Skye
Jun 93 min read


Crafting the Captor: How to Write a Compelling Antagonist (or Is He?) – Lessons from Daemon, King of Lunaria
Every hero’s journey is defined by the obstacles they face, and...
June Skye
Jun 83 min read


Worldbuilding in Eternal Twilight: Tips for Crafting a Rich & Atmospheric Dark Fantasy Realm (Like Lunaria!)
June Skye here, and today I want to illuminate a cornerstone of any compelling fantasy saga: worldbuilding. Specifically...
June Skye
Jun 63 min read


From Fleeting Shadow to Epic Saga: My 7 Steps to Planning a Dark Fantasy Novel
Many of you have reached out, curious about the journey from a single, unsettling idea to a sprawling dark fantasy saga like The Night Chronicles. It’s a path...
June Skye
Jun 44 min read
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