Sources of Inspiration: What Is Magic?
I’ve always been fascinated by magic. A tent appearing out of nowhere with a table and plates covered with food at the wave of a wand. Only to disappear again … Read more
Kari Trenten
Sources of Inspiration: Blogging
Every year I take part in the Blogging From AZ April project. It’s always about the same characters, only I use a slightly different theme. This year it’s Character Origins. … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Food
Such a turbulent, torrid passion I’ve had with food over the years. No, not always. Sometimes it’s been comforting. Sometimes it’s been all about comfort, distracting myself from fear or … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: A Purpose
I find I write faster, stay focused, and stayed inspired in general if I have a purpose. What am I trying to accomplish with this particular project? If I have … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Petals on the Wind
There was nothing quite like the drift of sakura which followed Sakurazuka Seishirou around in Tokyo Babylon and X, giving him that unique ambience of beauty and menace, clinging to … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Statues
Statues fascinate me. I’m often drawn to them in churches, in museums, finding myself studying their inscrutable (or weathered) expressions, their posture, how much has been captured in stone. I … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Patterns
I’m drawn to patterns, even when I don’t understand them. Seeing how something links, intertwines, weaves in and out of other lines and shapes, forming an intricate design fascinates me. … Read more