Tag Archives: malmaxa

on Motives to Writing

Posted on May 18, 2016 by C.G.Ayling

Why do we do the things we do? Motivation to the apparently inexplicable is a theme throughout Malmaxa. Few things are ever done “for no reason”, but to comprehend the reasons for apparently inexplicable acts we need to understand the … Continue reading →

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on What my writing Isn’t

Posted on November 1, 2015 by C.G.Ayling

Someone on Twitter was kind enough to send me a comment via DM about her reasons for deciding not to read my work.   Essentially this post encapsulates her comment and my reply, which she entirely motivated. Beltamar’s War, and … Continue reading →

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on Realistic Writing Goals

Posted on June 23, 2015 by C.G.Ayling

I have never been a goal oriented sort of guy. My motivations have always been the journey rather than the destination. But sometimes perhaps we have to set realistic goals or we spend so much time enjoying the journey that … Continue reading →

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Editing Resumes.

Posted on January 6, 2015 by C.G.Ayling

Isn’t English a wonderful language?  So many ways to say the same thing, and so many things the same words can say. Does the title of the post mean I have taken up a new line of work and am … Continue reading →

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Daniskira

Posted on August 6, 2014 by C.G.Ayling

Similar to Faroene, this is a character poem wrenched from the heart of the Symbologist, Daniskira. As poetry so often does, it lays bare words, feelings, and fears that Daniskira dare not consider while she remains trapped inside my epic … Continue reading →

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The Facets, of Character.

Posted on June 25, 2014 by C.G.Ayling

What elements lend life to imagined character? Katie Salers, a young lady I had the good fortune of meeting on Twitter, recently published a review of Beltamar’s War. I am sure she would appreciate it if you’d pop over to … Continue reading →

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Faroene.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by C.G.Ayling

Faroene is one of the principal Heroes within my literal world, Malmaxa. She is also a Warrior, for within Malmaxa no gender distinction exists in the definition of Hero. On Twitter, someone asked Faroene to “explain to me exactly what … Continue reading →

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Beltamar’s War. Re-Release!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by C.G.Ayling

If you’re book reviewer I’d like to hear from you. If you’re a book reviewer who enjoys complex, thought provoking works like The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien, or The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, I’d really … Continue reading →

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My daughter Julia’s review of Beltamar’s War.

Posted on October 23, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

Magic of demise is misting the air here, drifting into the life of all around, poisoning it. All those who bear the marks will be forgiven. Living a lie, yes most are. Memories are warped by the color of their … Continue reading →

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Marks of Family

Posted on October 11, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

Our beloved daughter Julia sent me the image below. The wording down the image’s side is a quote from my work, Malmaxa. While writing the first book in the series, Beltamar’s War, I asked each of my children how they … Continue reading →

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The Z-Axis.

Posted on June 7, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

A review by Amira K. Makansi, originally hosted on her blog, “The Z Axis.”  The full, un-edited text of Amira’s review appears below. Book Review: “Beltamar’s War (Malmaxa)” by C.G. Ayling I was really thrilled to have the opportunity to read … Continue reading →

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Vengeance Cost

Posted on July 4, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

Let’s forget our political woes for the moment, and get down to the important stuff – where am I with the third novel in Malmaxa?  Namely, Vengeance Cost. Well, I could lie, and say Vengeance Cost is going great.  Or, … Continue reading →

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Oh what a tangled

Posted on June 7, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.  As anyone familiar with my posts on various forums will have realized, I love old quotes, and adages.  Many of which are contradictory, yet still remain true. In this instance, I … Continue reading →

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Motivational Delay

Posted on June 2, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

Occasionally I wonder about the things that serve to motivate, and those that have the opposite effect.  Pressure is one to these things.  With me, a little pressure is a motivator, a lot… is not.  Likewise for  tasks, a few … Continue reading →

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A glossary? Really?

Posted on May 12, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

One of the things I’ve heard, from readers kind enough to give me feedback on Malmaxa, is how complicated some of the words within the tale are.  To that end, Malmaxa includes a Glossary – however most never realize it is there … Continue reading →

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