Eventually, these questions and concerns drove me to delve into what can only be described as philosophy – what does it mean to be human? How do you explain the state of being human to someone who knows nothing of it? Thus, Rhys of Earth was born.
My first task was to somehow create a world wherein a human (mostly human individual) knew nothing of what sets humans apart from other species. Music, literature, emotion, written word and expression, philosophy, and ethics – all of these had to be stripped away from the protagonist. |
They Were Where for How Long? |
Mock-Up Covers |
Yup, even I had a hard time keeping up with where Rhys was throughout Rhys of Earth. The book flaunts a timeline that seems expansive and yet, the entire story takes place in the time span of about two months! Much happens during that time which makes the events within that more powerful. It's no wonder Rhys and Alina have such a rough time adjusting. They are literally bludgeoned with drama! Here's a shorthand calendar I used to ensure my time references were correct. As basic as it might appear, it was instrumental in keeping everything in check.
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While writing, I usually play with images and colors, photo effects and scenes to get an idea of what I want for the book cover. Most of them are not good, but the process is a worthy one nonetheless. Here are some of the mock-ups for Rhys of Earth.
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