Star Spun Souls

This post is part of a series to augment the Guest Resources available for free download. This and other guest-inspired content is gathered in my Guest Directory for you to explore. Find my personal inspirations in the Spark Directory . One of the most cohesive, customer-oriented brands I've encountered is that of Tara Swiger , a self-described "pink-haired author, maker and Starship Captain." Though she began entrepreneurship selling hand-dyed yarn, her small business experience led her to teach marketing insights adapted for the creative community. Now, owners of handmade businesses across the globe find direction and camaraderie through her online courses, books, and in-person classes. Unabashedly herself, Tara Swiger built her niche as a genuine, compassionate guide into the intricacies of a profitable craft business. By pinpointing the common traits of creative personalities, Tara...

This post is Part 5 of a series to augment the Atlas of the Known World available for free download. Start with Part 1 here . This and other TotKW maps are gathered in my Map Directory for you to explore. Enjoy! The Forests of Kalrein Towering black pines of the faeries. Geography and Climate In Chapter 3 of Awakening , the Forests of Kalrein lie north of the Front Rishi , filling the western reaches of Allana. The black pine forests are deep and dark, stretching west of the D'jed Mountains and forming the southern border of the Draconans . Springs are rainy and summers warm, but autumn brings cold downpours and snow crusts the winter pines. This region also borders the Plains of Rishi , the Great Sea, and the North Sea. Flora and Fauna The black pines of Kalrein support a flourishing food chain. Insects, birds, and small woodland creatures thrive off the cones of the pines, as...

In the novel Awakening , there are 23 portents fortelling the events of the unfolding saga. Start with Portent I here . These and other riddles in rhyme are gathered in the Portents Directory for you to explore. Enjoy! From darkness warped and witnessed hence The builders rise beneath the fall Of prince enthralled as fled he whence The binder heard the master's call Awakening astride the rift Of knowledge gained and lessons learned The builder freed would freely gift Unbridled bride and suitor spurned They flame and bound and binder met Who begged forsaken their consent When evil stole away his debt By darkness came and darkness went. Can you decode the future Tales of the Known World ? Share your interpretation! Comment below with your take on this portent. This prophesy details the events that unfold in Part 2 of Awake...