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Ten years of notes on writing dark fantasy, publishing independently, and the stories behind Titanlord and Fortier. Some of it is free fiction.
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Sneak peek: Read Chapter 1 for free – Titanlord: Child of Prophecy
Read chapter 1 of Titanlord: Child of Prophecy for free before its April 6 release, with chapters 2 to 4 available after pre-order proof.
Where Have I Been, and What's Next?
Why there's been no new book in three years, a reminder that I'm fully independent, how Child of Prophecy landed, and an update on the next Fortier book.
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I Asked Bing AI to Write a Short Story Based on My Book
M.G. Darwish tests Bing AI on the Titanlord series, noting made-up characters and sharing the short story it produced from a single prompt.
How To Make Characters Jump From Pages
Advice for writing believable characters, from strong introductions and distinct dialogue to character arcs that reveal motivation and build depth.
Book Review: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
Review of The Assassin's Blade rates it 4/5, praising its action and characters while noting a weak Pirate Lord ending and some loose ends.
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- News and releases Where Have I Been, and What's Next? Why there's been no new book in three years, a reminder that I'm fully independent, how Child of Prophecy landed, and an update on the next Fortier book.
- News and releases Titanlord: Child of Prophecy is available now! Titanlord: Child of Prophecy is available now, concluding Griffyn Haikrou’s epic fantasy series with a final battle against himself.
- Free fiction Sneak peek: Read Chapter 1 for free – Titanlord: Child of Prophecy Read chapter 1 of Titanlord: Child of Prophecy for free before its April 6 release, with chapters 2 to 4 available after pre-order proof.
- Behind the story I Asked Bing AI to Write a Short Story Based on My Book M.G. Darwish tests Bing AI on the Titanlord series, noting made-up characters and sharing the short story it produced from a single prompt.
- News and releases Pre-order Titanlord: Child of Prophecy Now! Cover reveal and pre-order details for Titanlord: Child of Prophecy, with the book description, a Rafflecopter giveaway, and a note to read The Weeping Titan.
- News and releases Writing Journey Update M.G. Darwish explains the Titanlord book 3 delay, says the draft is in its final stages, and shares plans for an expanded Weeping Titan ebook.
- News and releases Titanlord A Thousand Ashes: Reader Choice Awards 2021 Titanlord: A Thousand Ashes is nominated for the 2021 Readers Choice Awards, with steps to vote in fantasy after Fortier placed second in thriller.
- News and releases MGD Store for phones! Mobile Apps are launched! MGD Store is now available on Android and iOS, letting readers shop T-shirts, mugs, posters and canvases and stay updated on latest offers.
- Free fiction The Weeping Titan – Part 3 Part 3 follows Brelleck to Myrn, where he confronts Rodarion, sees a terrible foresight through his brother’s eye, and faces the king’s soldiers.
- Publishing From Concept to Cover with Jennifer Silverwood and Najla Qamber Jennifer Silverwood explains how Qamber Designs & Media turns author ideas into book covers, with Najla Qamber’s view of the design process.
- Free fiction The Weeping Titan – Part 2 Part 2 sees Lord Quinn return with Brelleck, as King Merin presses the Titan about Rodarion, a feared prophecy, and a voyage to Myrn.
- Free fiction The Weeping Titan – Part 1 Part 1 introduces Rodairon, the Weeping Titan of Myrn, as King Merin sends Lord Quinn to bring him in through diplomacy before conflict starts.
