The job of creating an entire world for stories to inhabit is both exhilarating and mind-boggling. And, while it’s a writer’s job to put words to paper or screen, it is only when a reader interacts with the words that the world truly comes to life. This website introduces you to the kernel of a universe, my TempestVerse, where you will meet characters, places, and ideas that are both familiar and subtly different.
Creating the TempestVerse has been years in the making. The work was (and continues to be) a wonderful creative outlet for me, but it hasn’t been without its challenges. One of the biggest has been figuring out where to draw the line. Or, in other words, how far down the rabbit hole is far enough?
Let me give you an example.
Suppose you want cast of characters to sound different, to give them a futuristic ‘feel.’ How far do you go? Do you need to create an entirely new language for each unique faction of characters? That’s likely a commitment beyond my abilities! So, I find myself constantly balancing creative choices for crafting an immersive world with accomplishing the practical elements of the writing. Still, it’s in this push-pull that I think some of the best decisions are made.
As you read, you may have your own ideas that contribute to our shared world building. Explore them. Imagine a character as you want to imagine them. Are you worried about how to “correctly” pronounce their names? Don’t be. Go with what makes the story most interesting for you. Personally, that’s what I’ve always done, and I’ve enjoyed those stories so much more for it.
Are you ready to begin your journey with our first story, The Great Game? All that remains is for you to travel in time and space and join Jendar and Zegg as they share a meal. Escape danger with them as it nips at your heels in the company of the redoubtable YagerKorps. And, most importantly, as you're going to be dropped right into the middle of things, try to stay on top of all the names, places, and tidbits of information coming at you! Fortunately, there is Hybirdonia, purveyors of precise, accurate, and emergent data to help you stay on track.
See if you can come through it all unscathed.
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Thanks for dropping by. I hope you enjoy our stories.