Backstage Pass! Why I Killed Dantress

AuthorAppleton on May 26, 2014

There are 3 elements that are key to a great story. Those elements are love, honor, and sacrifice. If you ask me “Why did Dantress have to die in Swords of the Six?” I will tell you that the scenario met all of those criteria.

This is very hard as a writer. It is always a challenge to create a story and spend time creating a character you love… and then be willing to kill that character off. Dantress had to die, for the good of the story. The consequence of giving birth would be that she must give up her life blood to the child in order for the child to live. What better way to endear Dantress to those around her? She became the epitome of self-sacrifice in the story. She was willing to give up her new life with her husband in order that her daughter could live.

From the perspective of the hero, Ilfedo, his wife was his dearest treasure. But because of the sweet gift of his daughter, his earthly purpose continued.

You have to have love, honor, and sacrifice. Eliminate any of these elements and the story suffer.

Question: What stories stand out in your mind because of one character’s selfless sacrifice? Does it endear the story to you and make it more memorable?

Welcome to the AuthorAppleton blog!

AuthorAppleton on May 26, 2014

As a Christian author of fantasy and science fiction, I have been blogging for a number of years now and one thing has become apparent: As my audience grows it becomes more difficult to maintain consistency across multiple media platforms. It is necessary to have One place on the web where I can focus my energies to encourage, enlighten, and enliven my audience.

Initially the goal of this website is to be a consistent source of new content and engage my readers. Here is the plan:

  1. A Weekly blog post every Monday
  2. New PDF books available through AuthorAppleton.com
  3. In the next couple years I plan to add a Podcast

It is my hope that you come to appreciate my candid approach to family-friendly fantasy and science-fiction. You may not always agree with my perspective but I hope that you will enjoy the discussion my perspective starts.

Welcome to my blog!

Site Introductory Posts Scheduled!

AuthorAppleton on May 22, 2014

Thank you for coming by! On Monday, May 26th the introductory posts for AuthorAppleton.com will be released, and a new post will release every Monday thereafter.

Keep your eye out for great fantasy and science-fiction reads and always consider what you read. Consider what is good, honorable, and right; be cautious of how fiction shapes your worldview! I pray God’s blessing on what I write here and on what you read here.