Aturi
“Aturi”, colored pencil and graphite, June 2016. Aturi is a main character from Jessica’s book Orphaned Gods. You can find out more about his stories here, but for now here’s an excerpt: On the way toward the door, Aturi knelt … Continued
art by Ruth Lampi
Writing has been a big part of my life from a very young age. I see emerging worlds and characters everywhere and then must write about them, to find out what happens next. I’ve been tracking one set of characters since I was thirteen or so, and you can see what’s become of them, and of their ever growing world, Shandor.
“Kara and the Wave”, watercolor and graphite, May 2016. One of the watercolor paintings illustrating my book The Tembelaka Voyage! Here’s an excerpt of the chapter it’s from: Ships weren’t supposed to do this, Kara realized, as one shouting sailor … Continued
“The Blackfeathers”, watercolor and graphite, May 2016. Here’s one of the watercolor paintings from The Tembelaka Voyage! The Kickstarter to get that book into full color print is still going on- even a donation of $1 will help! Thank you … Continued
“Underwater Finale”, watercolor and graphite, May 2016. One of the watercolor paintings illustrating my book The Tembelaka Voyage! Here’s a spoilery excerpt of the chapter it’s from: “I need your help, but you are all very broken,” it observed, one … Continued
“The Burning City”, watercolor and graphite, May 2016. One of the watercolor paintings illustrating my book The Tembelaka Voyage! Here’s an excerpt of the chapter it’s from: Djaren crept south through Trimela, keeping to the darkest shadows and stepping carefully … Continued
“The Graveyard”, watercolor and graphite, May 2016. One of the watercolor paintings illustrating my book The Tembelaka Voyage! Here’s an excerpt of the chapter it’s from: “We should move faster,” the Professor said. They paused beside a small graveyard, and … Continued
“The Divers”, watercolor and graphite, May 2016. One of the watercolor paintings illustrating my book The Tembelaka Voyage! Here’s an excerpt of the chapter it’s from: They hauled themselves up on the outrigger and paddled it round to the spot. … Continued
The Blackfeather Chronicles are an ongoing series of novels set in the world of Shandor. The books of the series currently available in paperback (as shown in the photos) are The Alarna Affair and The Germhact Episode.