Pilot

Everything must have a beginning and an end. Except for circles. They don't. And they're mysterious. And mysterious is sexy. The Arqiyyon could also be considered mysterious. Plenty of my friends have been wondering what the hell it's all about. When I tell people I'm writing a novel, I still feel kind of silly saying it's a fantasy novel. I mean really...who isn't writing a fantasy novel these days? But, throughout the years, the stories embodied in The Arqiyyon have been my passion. I've spent a majority of my life working on it, creating the languages, maps, religions and characters that populate it. But good stories aren't worth anything if you can't share them. Over the years, I have struggled to find a way to share my work with the public. It's difficult to talk complicated plot lines, independent characters and individual cultures in just a matter of minutes with people who may be curious about what the Arqiyyon is all about. So, in my desire to create a more interactive means for my readers to connect with the characters and their struggles-- details that make up the core of the Arqiyyon-- I decided to try my hand at interactive blogging. I've asked a couple of my friends to help me bring these people to life for you. The characters and plots that make up the Arqiyyon are expansive and detailed, so obviously, not all the backstories and subplots can be added to the final published version. But that doesn't mean these stories didn't happen. Even though they may not be in the final version, I still  want you to know who the characters are, where they came from and as much of their history as possible. So, that's what I'm going to attempt to do. Feel free to give your feedback. I'm happy to know what you think might make this shared experience even better! Enjoy!