FraeLea Conversations #15 – This Old Studio
You already know us as storytellers, but did you know that we’re also amateur carpenters? Emphasis on the word “amateur.” Join us for our first “field trip” video! Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #15 Frank: Alright. Six foot-four. RaeLea: OK. Hi, I’m RaeLea and this is Frank, and welcome to This Old House. Frank: Actually, I think that might be trademarked…
FraeLea Conversations #14 – The Fantasy Subgenres
RaeLea and I write fantasy stories, specifically fantasy set in modern-day North Dakota. How we define fantasy and the various subgenres therein is the subject of our latest FraeLea Conversations video. Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #14: R: Hi, welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. In the previous episode, we were talking about our brand, Genuine…
FraeLea Conversations #13 – Genuine Modern Fantasy
Our slogan is “Genuine Modern Fantasy” — but what the heck does that mean? That just so happens to be the question we answer in today’s episode! Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #13: R: Hi, and welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. Well, today we’re going to talk a little bit about our logo. I know…
FraeLea Conversations #12 – Ember’s Advice
I’m not a mystical sort of person, but sometimes there are experiences like this one which make a person wonder. But you know what? I’ll take good advice, however it chooses to present itself! Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #12: R: Hi, and welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. So, Frank, you recently had a story-telling obstacle…
FraeLea Conversations #11 – Stumbling in Public
It’s uncomfortable to acknowledge and a little more serious than we tend to get in our videos. In today’s episode of FraeLea Conversations, we talk about our unscheduled hiatus from writing, and the importance of persistence. Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #11: R: Hi, welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. It’s been a while since you’ve…
Ascending Mage Series Descriptions Updated
At last, we’ve finished writing the book descriptions for each of the first five books in the Ascending Mage series! You can find the descriptions on the Books page.
Day drinking is okay, if it’s done in the name of research
When the villain decides that a Rusty Nail (with extra Drambuie) is his drink of choice, that can mean only one thing: afternoon cocktail at the author’s keyboard. I don’t do this because I want to, I do it because I HAVE to. It’s how Genuine Modern Fantasy gets created. As a side note: the writing process for Ascending Mage…
FraeLea Conversations #10 – Cover Reveal(s)
Watch as we reveal the cover art for the first five novels in our Ascending Mage series! And as always, we are flawless in our delivery. Right? Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #10: F: Hi, and welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m Frank and this is RaeLea. Today we’re going to do a cover reveal. R: Actually, five! F: Five covers revealed….
Advice for Creatives from Ira Glass
I get stuck in a gloomy creative rut sometimes. Often it’s because I’m just not happy with the quality of my prose. I’ll edit and revise and re-edit ad nauseum, knowing that I’m not measuring up to my own standards. It’s a deeply frustrating place to be, that rut. Talking with some of my creative friends, it turns out that’s…
FraeLea Conversations #9 – Gratitude and Fan Art
We’re so lucky to have such great friends supporting our storytelling. I think these two pieces constitute our very first fan art! Find them online at Vigilante Woodworks and USB Micro. Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #9: RaeLea: Hi, welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. We’d like to do a short video to express some gratitude for…