Category Archives: General

Posts that are general in content, that are follower updates, or that are not specific to topics and catagories central on the Dragon Calling site.

Dragon Size Chart 2!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

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. There is no shortage of … Continue reading →

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Dragon Calling Characters Go Pop Vinyl!

Posted on August 17, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

It’s no secret that I am into all things Pop Culture. I mean, you can’t be a geek without openly enjoying the flares and flavours of what this diverse and crazy culture have to offer, right? And one of the … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why I Write

Posted on July 3, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

Oh, to be a writer! But not just a writer. To be the conduit between memory, imagination, emotion, and the written word. To have writing as an extension of yourself; pieces of your soul strung between letters and threaded through … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged anne stokes dragon, following your dreams, helen keller quote, pursuing dreams, quotes on writing, reasons why I write, stories, writer quotes, writing | Leave a comment

Kin Seeker Companion Guide, NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on May 6, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

BIG NEWS FOR ALL YOU DRAGON CALLING FANS! The first of the fantastic Dragon Calling Companion Guides has been released and is now available for purchase! My vision behind the CGs is to capture and expand on the world-building within … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged centaurs, companion guide, dragon calling, dragon calling series, dragons, fantasy books, fantasy creatures, fantasy maps, folk lore, hobgoblins, illustrated guide, kin seeker, prologue comics, satyrs, unicorns | Leave a comment

‘The Drowner’ places Highly Commended in InkTears Competition!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

AWESOME NEWS FELLOW STORY-LOVERS! My short story, THE DROWNER (a folklore horror), has won Highly Commended in Inktears 2014 International Short Story Competition! I entered my story in August last year, believing it stood a pretty good chance of getting … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged each uisge, folklore, highly commended, horror, inktears, scottish folklore, short story, short story competition, waterhorse, writing competition | 1 Comment

Top 10 Nightmare Fuels from Children’s Movies

Posted on March 18, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

Let’s have a little fun, shall we? As the title suggests, this is a Top Ten list of nightmare-inducing things from movies that sit with a rather deceptive charm in the category for ‘children-friendly’. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatized … Continue reading →

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Dragon Calling Print and Booth Campaign!

Posted on February 2, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

Calling all dragon-seekers and supporters of high-flying dreams and creative indie entrepreneurs! My Indiegogo campaign to see myself and my books soundly set up at Australia’s largest pop-culture expo (SUPANOVA), is now LIVE! It’s my first time delving into the … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged book print drive, crowd funding, dragon calling series, fantasy book campaign, indiegogo campaign, pop-culture conventions, supanova expo | Leave a comment

Don’t Forget the Pauses

Posted on January 15, 2015 by WhimsicalWerecat

Well hello 2015! You’ve come through, charging full-steam ahead already, I see. I hope everyone’s New Year celebrations went well, and that 2015 has rolled in with new (or to-be-continued-from-2014) and exciting plans and inspirations. As is our cultural inclination, … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged caesura, cloud-gazing, disneys up, favourite music, fermata, inspirations, life is a song, life is music, living life, musical notes, musical pauses, musical scores, New Year 2015, relaxing, relieve stress, rushing, take a break, unwinding | 1 Comment

Valadae has Festivals too!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by WhimsicalWerecat

So here we are. We’ve entered that time of year again. The time of Christmas season celebrations, followed by New Year revelries (two of the world’s most celebrated festivals). There’s no denying the integral part festivals play in the societies … Continue reading →