Tag: origin myths

A God’s First Love

August 2, 2019

An ancient tale of Mesmua, written by Lesedi Ukaleq. Everyone speaks of their gods as if they are something to fear. Truly, what an unfortunate life to live, always afraid of a divine child who tantrums if she does not get the attention she craves. God is not a woman. It is known. He is … More A God’s First Love

World-Building: 5 Things an Author Should Know About Myths

November 1, 2018

I’m very passionate about mythology. Beyond the fascinating cleverness that goes into each myth at its conception, mythology as its own brand of story-telling has always been an awe-inspiring way to bring magic into the mundane. So, whether your novel’s world has real magic in it or not, and whether your character has access to … More World-Building: 5 Things an Author Should Know About Myths