Blog
Informal updates and self-contained discussions pertaining to literary craft, individual process, and core philosophies along the foundation of works
So, Where's the Book?
A general introduction to Cole and his upcoming epic fantasy novel, A Mockery of Peace.
Read moreDragons...Dragging On
An examination of the awe-inspiring creatures along the foundation of mythology, why it’s so hard to shake them, and why we never should.
Chivalry's Corpse and Carrion
Reflections on uncompromising obedience in a world without easy choices.
On Balancing Court Gossip and Hell Unleashed
The working man's approach to making incremental developments significant without drawing away from pivotal events at scale.
Pain When Becoming More
The burden of character evolution, and why it so often hurts.
An Old Man of the Woods
The importance of forests in fantasy, and why I always return to them.
Musings Over Music
How sound meets the rough draft as sword meets shield.
On Cultivating Magic Systems
Why I built a system of magic which cannot be overly relied upon.