Wild Creations
I’m Melody Momper, a writer and artist creating stories, illustrations, and experiences inspired by life in Japan. Through My Wild Odyssey, I share imaginative worlds, creative projects, and moments from the journey along the way.
Sword of Gathering Clouds
Sword of Gathering Clouds is rooted in both research and lived experience.
This story was shaped by classical Japanese mythology—especially texts like the Kojiki and Nihongi—along with modern scholarship on Shinto, yokai, and folklore. Works such as The Book of Yokai by Michael Dylan Foster helped inform the creatures and beliefs woven into the world.
Beyond books, much of the inspiration comes from time spent in Japan—walking through shrine paths, hearing local stories, and observing the quiet presence of tradition in everyday life.
This novel is not a retelling, but a reimagining—one that blends history, myth, and personal perspective into something new.
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