Etymology of the Aestraean Menu
Behind the culinary landscape of Aestraea lies a deeper linguistic history. Discover how real-world ancient trade routes, botanical folklore, and a lot of kitchen experimentation shaped the flavors—and the names—on Marleigh’s menu.
Classic Influencers: The Authors Who Influenced The Author
I have a reading disability that makes words parkour across my field of vision. I read Tolkien, Jordan, and Asprin anyway. This is the craft post on what each of them gave me — and how all three ended up inside The Hearthlight Cycle.