Rachael

I’m a sci-fi author from Northern Ireland. My debut novel, Edge of Heaven, was shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Award and the ESFS Award for Best Work of Fiction. The sequel, On the Brink, was longlisted for the BSFA Award for Best Novel. I’ve been writing since I was old enough to hold a pen, published since 2003, and helping emerging authors find their creative path for almost a decade as a writing tutor and mentor.

How to Use Settings to Support Plot and Character Growth

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How to Use Settings to Show and Influence Character Development When you think about “worldbuilding” in fiction, are you thinking… epic fantasy, dragons, magic, hereditary monarchies under threat from armies of goblins—that kind of thing? All of those things absolutely fall under worldbuilding. Building your storyworld can look like writing a thousand years of history […]

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