Writing evil is not supposed to be pretty. There's a difference between Thanos in the Avengers movies, and say the Red Skull, Crossbones, or even Ultron. The latter three were bad guys. Doing bad guy things. While Thanos could be argued to be included in that mess, what sets him apart is his willingness to … Continue reading Writing Evil
Author: Y.F. Desince, II
I am a storyteller; a bard incarnate. I craft worlds to entertain, to terrify, to make you feel something real. Entire civilizations rise and fall at the stroke of a pen. Let me take you on a journey that reframes the familiar and dares you to see deeper.
I am a father of eight; though only two share my blood, all hold my heart. My youngest, born with cerebral palsy, carries a weight I can hardly imagine, yet bears it with more grace than I ever could. She grounds me. My family is my center.
The stories I tell — the magic, the monsters, the myths, the madness — all of it, in the end, is for them.
The Great Kingdoms
The majority of my novels take place within the boundaries of the Great Kingdoms. The Great Kingdoms are a collection of kingdoms that exist on the south eastern portion of the continent of Tanaraq. At the time of the first novel (the 2nd takes place 200 years later) they are: Cheshire - The jewel of … Continue reading The Great Kingdoms
The Darkness stirs…
One of my favorite things about my Darkness Rising setting is the actual Darkness. Something stirs beneath the world Duir'Aion, and if it should rise, it could very well be the end of the world. As a writer, creator of worlds, I like having this over arcing theme over all of my novels and short … Continue reading The Darkness stirs…
Designing Divinity (part 2)
I had a great deal of fun coming up with a cosmology for Duir'Aion. I had basic ideas of gods, but as I started coming up with quick backstories for them, they evolved. I started by modeling the gods of the Forgotten Realms, but man do they have a ton of gods. I didn't want … Continue reading Designing Divinity (part 2)
Designing Divinity (part 1 of 2)
Magic is one of the three primal forces of the universe. The other two being life and death. Every wizard taps into a font of magic, learning how to unlock the mysteries of such power. Clerics don't learn how to unlock it, rather they request a spell or miracle from their god, who channels that … Continue reading Designing Divinity (part 1 of 2)
Hidden Deus Ex Machina
I have one last stanza left in the Tale of aMinor Chord and I'm currently stumped. Not on how to finish but whether or not I had inadvertently used a Deus Ex Machina. In the Tale of a Minor Chord, the protagonist must fight for his life in the Crimson Ring. A trial by combat. … Continue reading Hidden Deus Ex Machina
The Fallen
It just occurred to me that I haven't discussed my major project, the Fallen. This one means a great deal to me as it was the first story I ever wrote. It originally existed on 4 pieces of loose leaf paper. When I developed insomnia in my mid twenties, I started expanding on this interesting … Continue reading The Fallen
The Minotaurs of Maelthas
Far east of the Great Kingdoms of Cheshire lies Maelthas, home to the mighty minotaurs. Ten kingdoms make up Maelthas, run by one of the ten great House of Maelthas. House e holds the distinction of holding the title of Great House for over a century. Emperor Darak Dragonsbane has held a tight grip on … Continue reading The Minotaurs of Maelthas
Tale of a Minor Chord
Tale of a Minor Chord is my current short story WIP set in the world of Duir'Aion. It's autobiographical and tells the story of Maureece Brom of the noble House Brom from the island of Maelthus, home of the minotaurs. Maureece has shamed his family and now must take part in the Crimson Circle, a … Continue reading Tale of a Minor Chord
Starting Over
This is my first post in a long time. Life happens. I have had to re-prioritize things in my life and that includes my writing. So I am in the process of streamlining my various blogs into a more user friendly experience. I may archive or remove old posts as I do this. I may … Continue reading Starting Over
A Darkness Rising 