From the Backlist: Fantasy Festivals

Art by the amazing Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

Happy Equinox everyone. 

Whether your season is turning from summer to autumn, or from winter to spring, it's a time of Sola Aequo where the divine beings 'make equal' the power of the sun for day and night. It's traditionally a time of celebration and gratitude, and a time to reflect.

With that in mind, today's post from the Backlist is Kim Falconer's Fantasy Festivals.

Enjoy!

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Fantasy Festivals 

by Kim Falconer on the Supernatural Underground

There are a number of ways an author draws the reader into their story. They can use pace, suspense, fear, excitement, but behind the page-turning tools is a little something called atmosphere, the nuance that creates immersion.

For example: Harry Potter's first festival feast not only helps create an atmosphere at Hogwarts, it shows a contrast to his austere upbringing.

In this way, the readers and audience are captivated by the story, not just because it excites them, but because it feels 'real'.

Ways to create an atmosphere stem from language, word choice, dialogue, character and world-building - the sights, sounds, smells, textures, tastes and history of the story-world. Included in the art of world-building is the power of celebration. . . 

... and there's nothing like a royal wedding to make the heart sing.

Tolkien certainly new how to put on a festival! LOTR Return of the King

These fantasy festivals might match ones the reader is already familiar with ...full post here.

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Do you have a favourite fictional celebration? We'd all love to hear it.

Happy Equinox, everyone!

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About Kim Falconer

The Amassia Series

Kim Falconer, also writing as AK Wilder, has released Crown of Bones, a YA Epic Fantasy with Curse of Shadows as book 2 in the series. 

 Quantum Enchantment

Kim can be found on AKWilder.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and KimFalconer.com. 

Throw the bones on the AKWilder.com site. See you there!

Read Blood and Water, a PNR alt history that will leave you questioning every natural disaster ever endured.

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.” 

Fiction Predictions: Rumi's Mystical Atoms

 

Rumi didn't sit at a desk to write! He danced! Art from Pinterest

Welcome to the next edition of the Fiction Predictions series. Today we go back 800 years to 13th-century Persia and visit the poet and philosopher known to us as Rumi. We will look at his "Poem of the Atoms" (or Zarrah in Persian) that reads uncannily like a description of subatomic particle spin, orbital mechanics, and quantum entanglement. [1] 

Rumi's Creative Process

In our imaginations, we might see Rumi bent over an ancient scrolltop desk, studying Greek philosophers and their notions of 'atomism'. Or maybe we envision him holed up in a candle-lit garret, learning Sufi mysticism teachings. But Rumi didn't tap his creative genius in such an academic way. Instead, danced.

In a state of ecstasy, Rumi whirled about, Dervish-style, channelling his creative works seemingly out of 'thin air'. If it weren't for his disciple, his 'recorder' as he would be called in my stories of Ash, all his beautiful and enlightening words would never have reached our ears.

Fortunately for us, chasing closely behind him was his scribe. He eagerly recorded every word Rumi uttered, scratching away with his reed pen, filling sheet after sheet of handmade rag paper before it was too late. Before the words were gone.

This was the raw, chaotic creative process of Jalal al-Din Rumi and his constant companion, Husam al-Din Chalabi.

In this way, Rumi gave us depth and understanding that science would verify 800 years later. 

Rumi and Quantum Physics

Long before the birth of quantum mechanics, Rumi described a universe made of tiny, ecstatic, perpetually spinning building blocks (zarrah in Persian, meaning the smallest indivisible speck) that was then translated into the ancient Greek word for Atom (in the 5th-century BCE, the Greeks theorised that the universe was made of indivisible units ("atoms") moving through a void (universe). 

But Rumi experienced these atoms in ways that might be hard for us to believe. We have to ask, did this ancient Sufi master somehow tap into the subatomic secrets of the cosmos long before our instruments could identify them?

Rumi's Atomic Universe of Love

From his famous Poem of Atoms, we find:

"O day, arise! Shine your light, the atoms are dancing.
Thanks to Him the universe is dancing,
Overcome with ecstasy, free from body and mind.
I'll whisper in your ear where their dance is leading them.
All the atoms in the air and in the desert are dancing,
Puzzled and bemused to the ray of light, they seem insane.
Every single atom, happy or miserable,
Becomes enamoured of the Sun, of which nothing can be said." [1, 2, 3]

Rumi's Atoms vs. Modern Physics

Rumi's Mystic Verse (13th Century)	The Parallel in Modern Physics (20th–21st Century)
"O day, arise! Shine your light, the atoms are dancing... Overcome with ecstasy..."	Quantum Wave-Particle Fluctuations: Subatomic particles are never still; the quantum vacuum is a constant "dance" of fluctuating energy.
"Every single atom... Becomes enamoured of the Sun..."	Fractal Orbital Mechanics: The fundamental design of matter involves objects orbiting a central nucleus, a central star, or a galactic core.
"Behind every atom of this world hides an infinite universe."	Subatomic Complexity: A single proton contains a practically infinite landscape of quarks and gluons bound by immense nuclear forces.

 Was Rumi a Seer of the Future?

Sufi Dance by Maryam Mughal
FineArtsAmerica

How do we evaluate a 13th-century poet who spoke of the universe as if reading from a quantum physics textbook? Did he look through time and grasp the truth of subatomic matter?

Again how?

There were no particle accelerators back then, or mathematical equations to prove the nature of quantum reality. But he was educated in Islamic philosophy, which had preserved the ancient Greek concept of the zarrah—the smallest, indivisible unit of matter. 

Where Rumi Begged to Differ

Western science later treated the atom as cold, dead, mechanical building blocks of the universe, Rumi’s Sufi mysticism saw the entire cosmos as a living manifestation of divine love (Ishq). And, to Rumi, love required a dance and an orbital centre to spin around. Through living this dance, he tapped into a universal truth: that the same laws governing the human soul must govern the physical world as well. 

Modern quantum physics eventually built the tools to prove that the universe is as dynamic, vibrating, and deeply interconnected as Rumi said it was eight hundred years ago. Perhaps he wasn’t a seer of this scientific data but more a manifestation of cosmic harmony, proving that sometimes, the heart will map the universe long before the mind can verify it.

What do you think?

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About Kim Falconer

The Amassia Series

Kim Falconer, also writing as AK Wilder, has released Crown of Bones, a YA Epic Fantasy with Curse of Shadows as book 2 in the series. 

 Quantum Enchantment

Kim can be found on AKWilder.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and KimFalconer.com. 

Throw the bones on the AKWilder.com site. See you there!

Read Blood and Water, a PNR alt history that will leave you questioning every natural disaster ever endured.

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.” 

Fiction Predictions: The Ship that Sank Twice

Futility or The Wreck of the Titan on Amazon - by Morgan Robertson

This month on Fiction Predictions, we look at a literary coincidence so mathematically precise it will make your spine tingle.

Imagine a thrilling sea adventure about the world’s largest, most luxurious ocean liner. It’s deemed "unsinkable" by the creators, yet on a freezing April night in the North Atlantic, it strikes an iceberg. Because the ship doesn’t carry enough lifeboats for its thousands of passengers, the disaster becomes a historic mass tragedy.

If you think you know this story, look again. This isn't a history lesson about the RMS Titanic—it's the plot of a fictional novella titled Futility, written by a former sailor named Morgan Robertson. The most unnerving part? Robertson published his book in 1898. 

That's nearly a decade before the Titanic was even a blueprint, and eleven years before a single piece of its steel keel was laid in Belfast. 

If this isn't a case of incredible coincidence, then surely it's a glimpse into the future.

The Titan vs. the Titanic

Feature	The Fiction: Titan (1898)	The Reality: Titanic (1912)
Key Timeline	Published 9 years before Titanic was conceived.	Construction began 11 years after the book.
Month of Voyage	April	April
Location of Disaster	North Atlantic Ocean	North Atlantic Ocean
Cause of Sinking	Struck an iceberg	Struck an iceberg
Description	"Unsinkable" luxury liner	"Unsinkable" luxury liner
Length	800 feet	882.5 feet
Propellers	Triple screw	Triple screw
Passenger Capacity	3,000 people	3,000 people
The Lifeboat Crisis	Only 24 boats on board	Only 20 boats on board

 Quotes from Futility say it all. Remember, Robertson wrote these headline-worthy lines 14 years before the Titanic launched.

"She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men... She was considered unsinkable—indestructible."

Robertson describes the exact cause of the disaster:

"Seventy-five feet above the sea was the bridge... localizing the cold, damp air that always surrounds an iceberg... 'In the track of the ice, Mr. Smith,' said the Captain."

And the fatal mistake that caused thousands of people to drown.

"She carried as few as would satisfy the laws... she carried twenty-four lifeboats... which could, in a smooth sea, hold perhaps five hundred people."

Where were the remaining 2500 souls to go? 

Der Untergang der Titanic (Image courtesy of Titanic Sinking, engraving by Willy Stöwer/Public Domain)     

Was Morgan Robertson a Seer?

So, how do we explain a literary prediction that got the ship's name, size, month, speed, location, and lifeboat shortage right more than a decade before the facts existed? 

Was Morgan Robertson a genuine clairvoyant who peered through the mists of time?

Robertson himself was the first to admit he was not. Following the disaster in 1912, the author was besieged by journalists and spiritualists demanding to know how he did it. His response was simple: "I know what I'm writing about, that's all. I’m just a writer who knows the sea."

We can say that Robertson was a highly observant former sailor with a gift for engineering math and a certain cynicism regarding corporate greed. He looked at the shipbuilding trends of the late 1890s and realized companies were building vessels bigger and faster to win the lucrative transatlantic trade. At the same time, he knew British maritime safety laws were outdated, basing lifeboat capacity on a ship's weight rather than passenger count. 

In this way, we could say he calculated the future. 

But... still a synchronicity of correlations seems to exist. A meaningful coincidence? If only the executives at White Star Line had read Robertson's novella before they began work on the Titanic. 

If only....

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About Kim Falconer

The Amassia Series

Kim Falconer, also writing as AK Wilder, has released Crown of Bones, a YA Epic Fantasy with Curse of Shadows as book 2 in the series. 

 Quantum Enchantment

Kim can be found on AKWilder.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and KimFalconer.com. 

Throw the bones on the AKWilder.com site. See you there!

Read Blood and Water, a PNR alt history that will leave you questioning every natural disaster ever endured.

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.” 

Fiction Predictions: Ballard's Electronic Wallpaper

The Surrealist Mindscapes of J.G. Ballard

J. G. Ballard (1930 - 2009), known for his prophetic short stories and apocalyptic novels, was a foundational figure in the British New Wave. He ignored tropes like rockets, robotics or aliens, and instead explored the depths of the human psyche and an artificially accelerated evolutionary biology. 

Add to that his flair for surrealism and a gifted writing style, and I can see how his confronting plots and violent imagery fueled controversy, while also producing famous works like Empire of the Sun. 

For today, in the Fiction Predition Series, I want to take a closer look at his 1975 work, High Rise.

This is the third novel Ballard wrote in a trilogy that explores changes in modern society and their effects on human behaviour. In the 70s, at a time when 'advanced tech' referred to 8-track tapes, pocket calculators and electric typewriters, he said:

“... All this, of course, will be mere electronic wallpaper, the background to the main programme in which each of us will be both star and supporting player. Every one of our actions during the day, across the entire spectrum of domestic life, will be instantly recorded on video-tape. In the evening, we will sit back to scan the rushes, selected by a computer trained to pick out only our best profiles, our wittiest dialogue, our most affecting expressions filmed through the kindest filters, and then stitch these together into a heightened re-enactment of the day. Regardless of our place in the family pecking order, each of us within the privacy of our own rooms will be the star in a continually unfolding domestic saga, with parents, husbands, wives and children demoted to an appropriate supporting role.” -High-Rise by J. G. Ballard (1975)     

Now, if that doesn't describe an influencer on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, I don't know what would. 

High Rise has been described by Joachim Boazas as 'a virulent strain of Lord of the Flies syndrome' but afflicting adults, instead of children, crammed into an “island-like” building.'

It depicts the trend towards creator economies and influencer culture that leans into social media as an alternative to one-to-one familial relationships, set in an isolate buiding designed only for the very rich.

What could go wrong?

Searching the predicted technology issues first, we find: "Doomscrolling" or "zombie scrolling" can have profound negative effects on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, from increased anxiety and depression to physical symptoms like headaches, eye strain, and poor posture.

But Ballard didn't stop there. He took it to an extreme, horrific to witness as a reader, yet irresistible given his beautiful writing. 

The question today is, was J. G. Ballard a seer? 

I will answer yes, but hope very much to be wrong.

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About Kim Falconer

The Amassia Series

Kim Falconer, also writing as AK Wilder, has released Crown of Bones, a YA Epic Fantasy with Curse of Shadows as book 2 in the series. 

 Quantum Enchantment

Kim can be found on AKWilder.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and KimFalconer.com. 

Throw the bones on the AKWilder.com site. See you there!

Read Blood and Water, a PNR alt history that will leave you questioning every natural disaster ever endured.

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.” 

Fiction Predictions: Octavia Butler's Vision of the Future

 

Octavia Butler's One Simple Prophesy - Image - Literary Hub

Welcome to the March 2026 issue of Fiction Predictions here on the Supernatural Underground Blog. I hope you are enjoying the series. 

The Author

Today's author spotlight is Octavia Butler, an extraordinary creative and the first SF writer to win a MacArthur Fellowship (“genius” grant). Throughout her career, she also won the PEN Lifetime Achievement Award and the Nebula and Hugo Awards, among many others. 

She was often referred to as the “Grand dame of science fiction.” Born in Pasadena, California, on June 22, 1947 (the sun at the auspicious 0° Cancer). She died February 24, 2006, leaving behind a legacy of stories and adoring fans.

The Predictions

Unlike Jules Verne and William Gibson, Octavia Butler didn't so much foresee a new technological future as portray a dystopia festering with social injustice, inequality, populism and global warming. 

In her series beginning with The Parable of the Sower, she presents a society startlingly like our

own. What makes it more chilling is that it was written in the late 80s and early 90s, but set in our current times, California 2024.

The Parable of the Sower predicted catastrophic effects from climate change, ravaging California wildfires, increased social injustice, gangs, crimes and prisons, seen through the eyes of a young black girl who still had hope. 

The second novel of the series (written in the early 90s), Parable of the Talents, predicts a country divided and a presidential candidate running with the slogan ‘Make America Great Again’. 

Note: this was penned two decades before the current US president officially entered politics.

Was Octavia Butler a Seer?

How else to say it?

Yes.

In 1988, she saw California in 2024 as a state crippled by unattended environmental and economic crises that led to social ruin. Her main character, Lauren Olamina, a preacher’s daughter living in Los Angeles, is protected from these dangers by the walls of her gated community... until they come tumbling down.

In a breakneck escape, what begins as a fight for survival leads to something much deeper: a brighter vision of human destiny and the birth of a new faith.

Octavia said:

    I began writing about power because I had so little. 

—Octavia E. Butler, in Carolyn S. Davidson's

"The Science Fiction of Octavia Butler"

And throughout this writing, she continues to open eyes and hearts, long after her death. 

Have you read her?

Please let me know in the comments, and also if you have a favourite book you'd like to explore this way.

Isn't it all so interesting?

xxKim

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About Kim Falconer

The Amassia Series

Kim Falconer, also writing as AK Wilder, has released Crown of Bones, a YA Epic Fantasy with Curse of Shadows as book 2 in the series. 

 Quantum Enchantment

Kim can be found on AKWilder.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and KimFalconer.com. 

Throw the bones on the AKWilder.com site.. See you there!

Read Blood and Water, a PNR alt history that will leave you questioning every natural disaster ever endured.

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.”

Fiction Predictions - When Writers Become Seers

Better Tomorrow by YuumeiART

Hello, Supernatural Underground Community!

A new year is here, and with it begins my new monthly series of posts. The theme for 2026 (drum roll) is Fiction Preditions.

It was sparked by the question: "How can authors write a work of fiction about society or technology, and then, decades later, we are living it?"

Introduction

Even the possibility of this happening provokes a deeper exploration: how do writers operating in the realm of imagination and fantasy travel the boundaries of time by predicting future technologies, social norms, and cultural shifts? That's exactly what I want to explore, month by month, until we hopefully come up with some answers.  

Neuromancer and AI vs. The Midnight Train

To kick off our exploration, let’s take a closer look at William Gibson’s iconic novel *Neuromancer*, published in 1984. This cornerstone of cyberpunk literature introduced readers to "cyberspace," a term Gibson coined that has since become embedded in our daily vernacular. He prophesied the notion of artificial intelligence and virtual reality, fleshing out a digital landscape that now feels completely familiar. Not only did Gibson capture the essence of hacker culture, but he also accelerated conversations around technology that many of us are still navigating today.

Fast-track to 2026, and we see an exciting new release: *The Midnight Train* by Matt Haig. This narrative explores how revising the past can reshape the future. (More on backward causation/retrocausation in a moment). TMT resonates with our current climate, where the past and present intersect through the lens of technology, quantum physics theory and inner active imagination therapy. 

All very interesting, but how does this happen?

The Role of the ‘Seer’

Throughout history, figures like Nostradamus have been branded as seers, individuals with the ability to foresee events long before they happen. Some view this as pure coincidence, or as synchronicity, while others argue that these predictions stem from 'truths' -  insights into human behaviour, trends, and the cyclical nature of society. Writers often follow similar trajectories, utilising their imagination to extend beyond the constraints of their time. By examining current sociopolitical climates, technological advancements, and cultural movements, even unconsciously, writers can craft narratives that resonate with readers and reflect potential futures.

I know it's not an answer, but it's a starting point.

Let's take Isaac Asimov, for instance. While his name evokes images of robot armies and galactic empires, it’s his scientific education, observations of technological progress and of human nature that propelled him to make accurate predictions about future advancements. From the advent of computers in homes to the rise of biotechnology, Asimov’s foresight illustrates how speculative fiction can serve as a mirror to cultural and technological evolution. Or maybe, a window into. . .

Imagination vs. Reality: The Lens of Storytelling

YA Art by PrasetuaJQ

Still, how does this happen? Part of it lies in the audacity to attempt. The audacity to dream. Our speculative genre inherently invites us to stretch our imaginations and explore the possibilities that may appear outlandish today. By challenging societal norms and igniting conversations about future happenings, writers create a worldview for us to project our hopes, fears, and aspirations onto.

But here is the core, the point and the purpose of storytelling. While we call it “fiction,” it can still become rooted in reality. The ability to envision the "what ifs" of our world allows fiction to create pathways for innovation as well as to support psychological readiness for change. This brings us to our contemporary narrative world, where current writers continue to explore the motivations behind our ever-evolving 'reality'.

Backward Causation: A Curious Concept

As we reflect on our relationship with fiction, we discover the idea of backward causation, also known as retrocausation, a theory that claims the future influences the past, not the other way around. This concept challenges the way we perceive time, in a first-then-final order. Notions such as visualising a future prompt changes in the past may describe a fluid universe we are not quite prepared for!

So, is speculative fiction a self-fulfilling prophecy? If so, is the collective unconscious involved? Can innovations presented in a book inspire real-world advancements as inventors and thinkers draw from movements in the collective? These are questions I want to explore in the Fiction Prediction Series this year.

Conclusion: A Journey Begins

Can this meeting of imagination and 'real life' in speculative fiction lead us to reconsider how narratives potentially create reality? As we embark on this twelve-month journey, I plan to offer a kaleidoscope of visionary books—past and present—each prompting us to ponder a new way of seeing this topic. 

From iconic works to fresh perspectives in contemporary literature, we’ll explore how writers can be seers, capturing insights that connect us through time, forward and back. 

Please join me in this series, and feel free to drop a comment on what books you want to explore, too. Suggestions are always welcome.

Let’s see where this idea takes us! 

Happy New Year!

xx Kim

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About Kim Falconer

Kim Falconer, also writing as AK Wilder, has released Crown of Bones, a YA Epic Fantasy with Curse of Shadows as book 2 in the series. 

Currently, she is ready with the third book, planned to be out in 2025. TBA

 Quantum Enchantment

Kim can be found on AKWilder.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and KimFalconer.com. 

Throw the bones on the AKWilder.com site.. See you there!

Read Blood and Water, a PNR alt history that will leave you questioning every natural disaster ever endured.

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.”

Art of Adaptation - 11 Ways Authors Must Adapt

My Demon adaptation on Webtunes!

Hello, Sup readers and writers!

We have arrived at the end of the year, and it seems most fitting that I make this post a wrap-up of the previous eleven months, highlighting how authors must use adaptation in their writing.

Some of the best film adaptations on Netflix!

From adapting novels to film, games and videos to writing with AI, and all the way to dealing with the illusion of time, join me in this recap of the Art of Adaptation.

Adaptation to Film

Let's begin with the most obvious interpretation of adaptation with January's post on The Art of Adaptation - Films in 2025. In essence, this is the making of one medium suitable for another. As in, a novel to a film or series. 

Why do this? Sometimes we are compelled to adapt. Other times, it is part of the act of creating. Mostly is it is through the very hard work of an agent selling film rights to a producer. However they get there, this is where the author doesn't hesitate. Doesn't bulk. They give a resounding YES, sign the agreement and get out the confetti. But don't think for a moment this process is easy...

Adaptation to External Pressure

In February, the focus was on the adjustments authors make when turning their manuscripts into books. Basically, it's pressure to change some part of the submitted story, a process called revision. I give some great examples here.

Where do these pressures come from?

It might be from the author's agent, suggesting changes that will make the work easier to sell. Or, maybe it's the editorial department asking for a change that puts the work more in line with the imprint. Perhaps it is from sensitivity readers if the book succumbs to stereotyping, racial profiling, cultural appropriation or biases. 

Whatever the pressure, if it is meaningful to the book's publication and success, writers usually will adapt...

Adapting to International Films

Next, let's look at the Healing Magic of KDramas. 

KDramas, once categorised as foreign films but now referred to as 'international', have a magical appeal,

tempting viewers with new settings, customs, styles and ideologies while staying firmly rooted in familiar feelings, narratives and archetypes. Think of them as the epitome of immersion into another culture, the next best thing to being there. 

As well, watching KDramas activates multiple areas of the brain. Think of viewing these films and reading the subtitles as enhancing comprehension, memory, recall and attention to detail. It's stimulating and entertaining all in one!

Narrative Persuasion

Next, I explore how the reader might adapt to the story world based on the writer's ability to persuade...

in other words, how the author might push readers out of their comfort zone and into new experiences and perspectives.

Can stories really do this? Cause us to change our attitudes in real life

Simply put, storytelling has the potential to effect change through a technique called narrative persuasion...

Fantasy Monsters 

This form of adaptation as multiple aspects, so I divite it into two parts: 

Part 1 - Exploring the physicality and psychology of our darkest nightmares and how they have adapted and changed over time. 

Part 2 - Here I share some wonderful and eclectic new examples, all released this year, 2025!

Alternate History

To create an Alternate History work, you usually start with a 'real-life' event and then take a big 'ol step backward to alter how that event was shaped. Of course, the story will then have to adapt to the changes you envision, becoming something else entirely. Hopeful, it will be provocative, and inspiring... or maybe just haunting. You'll find great examples here!

AI 

For many authors, writing is a deep, personal process, rich in emotion and intricately woven with their unique voice. AI presents an intriguing proposition here. With tools that can analyse narrative structures, suggest plot twists, or even help in world-building, could these innovations enhance the creative process? Could they destroy it? 

This post had an element of controversy as I asked AI to write it, then deleted one paragraph and rewrote it myself. The goal was to see if readers could spot the difference, and thus far, no one has. Can you? 

Crafting Mood with Language

In the same way a carefully curated soundtrack can transform the mood of a visual scene, so too can the choice of words shift the emotional landscape of a written narrative. In this Art of Adaptation post, I explore how language can evoke different moods and feelings, using examples from two beloved vampire series: Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" and Charlaine Harris's "Southern Vampire Mysteries."

Take 5

We know that most authors have adapted to an intense and competitive work expectation, but is this good for us? Our creativity?

Do we have to work so hard to meet deadlines and other expectations? 

No, we do not. Before you shrug this off for any multitude of reasons, consider some interesting facts
from our historians and evolutionary biologists on Taking 5...

On Time

This is hands down my favourite post of the series. 

It looks at how easily we adapt to time without thinking. From an author's belief in rigid time constraints, to the readers' suspension of disbelief in 'reality'.

My big question to you is, what would happen if we changed our story and started saying, "I have all the time in the world?"

Let's find out in 2026!

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I hope you enjoyed the series and this longer-than-planned recap.

Happy holidays!

xo Kim

If you have suggestions for 2026 posts, let me know. I am still brainstorming the topic for the year!

January - The Art of Adaptation - Films in 2025

February - The Art of Adaptation - Authors' Response to External Pressures

March - The Art of Adaptation - The Healing Magic of KDrama

April - The Art of Adaptation -  Reader Persuasion

May - The Art of Adaptation - Fantasy Monsters Part 1

June - The Art of Adaptation - Fantasy Monsters Part 2 

July - The Art of Adaptation - Alternate History

August - The Art of Adaptation - AI: A New Chapter for Writers

September - The Art of Adaptation - Crafting Mood with Language

October - The Art of Adaptation - Take Five

November - The Art of Adaptation - On Time

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About Kim Falconer

Kim Falconer, also writing as AK Wilder, has released Crown of Bones, a YA Epic Fantasy with Curse of Shadows as book 2 in the series. 

Currently, she is ready with the third book, planned to be out in 2025. TBA

Kim can be found on AKWilder.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and KimFalconer.com. 

Throw the bones on the AKWilder.com site.. See you there!

Read Blood and Water, a PNR alt history that will leave you questioning every natural disaster ever endured.

“There is no doubt fiction makes a better job of the truth.”