Magic. For writers, a potentially controversial subject. I've been thinking hard about if, and how, to best incorporate one of my favorite fantasy elements into my books. In some cases, it's reasonable to expect there to be some form of magic (or supernatural flavor). In some, there's not. I can still remember in the 2000's … Continue reading Magic
Author: Travis A. Chapman
Editing, and new material
I'm in that wonderful sweet spot of waiting. Not that it's a bad thing. Just the reality of the writing life. The draft of "Ascent of the Fallen: Book 1 of the Outremer Chronicles" is with my editor. So I'm waiting patiently to see how things turn out. I've already made a steady turn on … Continue reading Editing, and new material
A Tool is Not the Product
Unless you are a tool maker, then I guess it is. As I'm working through edits on Ascent of the Fallen, I'm trying to learn to use new tools. Or at least, programs I'm used to but using them in new ways. I heard a comment on a recent Creative Penn podcast that insinuated "You … Continue reading A Tool is Not the Product
First Draft: Done!
Not quite as powerful as Jesus exclaiming "It is finished." But it feels that way to me. I made an executive creative decision last week. While working through scene 12, which fell a little past midway in my original draft, it hit me: this could be done pretty much now. At least, this could be a … Continue reading First Draft: Done!
End of Year Reading List
I want to space out the chapters I post, so wondered what I could write for the "in-between" episodes. Or whatever, I'm not committing to a post schedule. So, end of year. Goodreads was kind enough to send me a list of books I read this year. Or more accurately, books I read on my … Continue reading End of Year Reading List
Outremer: Exiles of Heaven, Chapter 2
For everyone interested, chapter 2. Feel free to leave thoughts, comments, feedback, whatever, in the blog comments below! Breckshire Keep The still form of Safy’l’s sleeping body lay atop silken sheets, the slightest touch of perspiration on her forehead. A gentle breeze touched the curtains on either side of their bed, stirring the muslin fabric … Continue reading Outremer: Exiles of Heaven, Chapter 2
Outremer: Exiles of Heaven
Chapter one of my debut novel in the Outremer series, Exiles of Heaven.
Hello world
Let this be a warm introduction to you, my future audience. I'm Travis A. Chapman, a Renaissance man who caught the bug to begin the hard work of authorship. While I've had numerous story ideas over the years, I never gave much thought to trying my hand at publishing. In 2010 I started to put … Continue reading Hello world
Travis A. Chapman 