On January 1, I embarked on the daunting journey of writing my first fantasy novel. I've written a couple of books and essays in the past, but now I’m tackling something I’ve dreamt about ever since I discovered Tolkien's Middle-earth as a teenager.
What if?
While traveling through Ireland in October last year, I heard fascinating tales of Irish saints confronting sea monsters, taming dangerous animals, and performing incredible miracles.
These legends sparked my imagination. What if all these stories really happened? This question became the foundation for my novel, aiming to bring a fascinating, often forgotten world to life.
A tale of two novices and an angel
My story is set in 6th century medieval Ireland. A young novice scribe in an Irish monastery finds his life turned upside down when the country’s most valuable book is stolen by a mysterious sect of dangerous mages.
Alongside a young nun and a shapeshifting angel, he embarks on a quest to recover the book, only to discover that the mages pose a far greater threat than he could have ever imagined.
Join my live stream!
This Saturday, January 25, at 5PM CET, I’m hosting a live stream on my BookTube channel to share my experiences with plotting, character development, and the lessons I’ve learned—not just about writing, but about myself too.
Join me as I dive into the enchanting world of storytelling. You can find the live stream and its recording via this link:
https://youtube.com/live/eoC50Cz4BCU
Father Roderick
P.S.: the same link will lead you to my new YouTube channel entirely dedicated to books, writing and my love of reading. Make sure to subscribe and help me get to 1,000 subscribers this month!
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