Talio's Codex - J. Alexander Cohen

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Talio’s Codex – Deleted Scene (“Visiting the Auranian Incarnite Temple”)

Posted on July 21, 2024July 21, 2024 by jalexandercohen

Here’s a bit I inserted into a late draft of Talio’s Codex, but decided to remove. After their eventful evening in Aurania on the committee junket, Talio decides to seek spiritual counsel at the local Incarnite Temple. This played up the theme of religious difference and Talio’s lack of belief, and finally showed at least…

Finished My Dev Revisions for Talio’s Codex

Posted on January 8, 2024January 9, 2024 by jalexandercohen

Yesterday, I got an email from my publisher (Space Wizard Science Fantasy) that they were good with the developmental revisions for Talio’s Codex. After two years of writing, I feel like it’s finally finished (but not yet published – that’s coming in July). Exciting times. I’m going to go back over some early notes and…

Four Ways to Turn Your Standalone Novel Into a Series

Back to the Future was intended to be a standalone movie. When it was a huge success, the studio asked Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis for a sequel.

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In This Time

In this time of chaos On this day of reckoning I take a pause I take a breath I take the time to think To remember To set my intent

What My Mother Taught Me About Writing

Back in June, I wrote a post about the various things my father taught me about writing (and creative work in general). Mom turned 96 this month, and

Hooks and Pegs: The Joy of Sequels

I finished the (8th) draft for Talio Rossa and the Elixir of Life, the sequel to Talio's Codex. My first sequel! And boy did I learn a lot. One