Tag: Writing Genre

Behind the Book: Crow and Hope

I do not lie when I say that Crow, as a novel, is not one dedicated to hope. In fact, there is a very bleak tone to the whole process, but that is what makes it such a difficult novel to write. It goes against standardised conventions and seeks to showcase a different form of … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow and Hope →

Behind the Book: Crow and Crime

In the near fourteen years that I have been writing stories, few have grown into something like Crow. I consider it an anomaly compared to my usual style. And the reason lies in the themes I use. Yes, I have used sexual violence and abuse as driving character points in my previous books, but Crow... … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow and Crime →

Behind the Book: Crow and Emotion

Over the years I have spent writing novels, I have encountered several components that the average reader might tend to gloss over. Even I fall prey to traps in the profession that I have evaded in the past, but that is the life of a writer. Roadblocks and speedbumps are common occurrences and it is … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow and Emotion →

Behind the Book: Crow and Character

The reality of writing a novel of any kind tends to evade the comprehension of normal people. That is not to say that they are in any way stupid, but the peculiars of writing a novel are largely lost on them. The most glaring thing most people tend to miss is how much goes into … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow and Character →

Behind the Book: Crow And Genre

As a side project to go alongside Crow, I will do my best to keep you in the loop about certain facets of this particular novel. While it is not something I have done before, all I can do is hope it is enlightening. To begin with, I would like to delve into the inspiration … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow And Genre →