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About WhimsicalWerecat

In short - Creative extraordinaire, warrior princess, dragon-lover, anime enthusiast, partisan of fantastical things, and most assuredly and proudly peculiar!

A Fond Farewell – Dragon Calling Series First Editions

“Paths are made by walking.”— Franz Kafka This time last year, I would never have imagined myself being in this position, undertaking this current endeavour. That is: phasing out my Dragon Calling First Edition paperbacks, to make way for Second … Continue reading

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Gothic Novel “Blithesoth Manor” First Draft Complete!

Here I am again, at the surreal interlude after typing those deliciously satisfying words “The End” on the last page of my draft document. I love this feeling. It’s so mentally satisfying and rewarding. The sweet spot between completing (the … Continue reading

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What Type of Writer Am I?

“No one is born a writer. You must become a writer. In fact, you never cease becoming, because you never stop learning how to write. Even now, I am becoming a writer. And so are you.” – Joe Bunting Writers … Continue reading

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Eevee’s Eeveelutions!

“Adaptability is the simple secret of survival.” – Jessica Hagedorn Pokemon. Talk about a worldwide multimedia phenomenon! You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who has not, at the very least, heard the name and holds some level of knowledge … Continue reading

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Poster and Print Updates!

“Art is too important not so share.” – Romero Britto This is an update for those who find enjoyment and satisfaction in collecting art prints and celebrating stories and characters via artwork. If you have taken a liking to my … Continue reading

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Concept Art – Clothing for Characters

“Clothing is a form of self-expression – there are hints about who you are in what you wear.” – Marc Jacobs In the involved and layered marathon that is character creation, the first thing of a character that is (nearly … Continue reading

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Our Australian HeART!

“If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing. – Marc Chagall As with any creative path, the best things spring forth from the heart; particularly when it is alight with a set purpose … Continue reading

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Dragon Size Chart 4!

When it comes to dragons, size is completely subjective to the whims of their origin; whether that be cultural folklore, standard mythology, or the imaginations of the writers and illustrators who bring them to life. A mythical creature soaring above … Continue reading

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Exploring Character Backstories

“It’s all about creating a back story for the character and developing emotional responses that are true to life in relation to that character. It isn’t necessary to live a tragic life to create from that place.” – Corin Nemec … Continue reading

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Character Questionnaire – A Way to Help Develop your Story’s Cast!

“No author can create a character out of nothing. He must have a model to give him a starting point; but then his imagination goes to work. He builds him up, adding a trait here, a trait there, which his … Continue reading

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