Bio

Hello!

Here’s a fantasy self-portrait of a typical afternoon: drawing in my sketchbook.

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Hi, I’m River.

I am a writer, visual artist, and dreamer.  Currently, I’m studying the craft of designing compelling characters and engaging worlds.  Here on Strike A Spark, I share my work and talk about the creative process.

These days, a creative must wear many hats to make their work a career. I love sharing what I know of helpful business topics like marketing, SEO, and publishing tips to help you make a career of what you love, too.

I enjoy reading novels and histories (so Lord of the Rings and Redwall are right up my alley) and playing video games like Rune Factory, Legend of Zelda, and Final Fantasy.

What I Do

Write fiction, short and long

Paint with graphite and watercolor

Worldbuilding and lore

Digital art with GIMP

Dabble in haiku