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News and blog posts of interest to readers
Set sail for adventure on the high seas, with Tales of Arvia book five! I’ve been fascinated by the ocean since I was a child. From the power of the waves, to the mystery of what lies below the surface, to the lure of distant shores, I’ve loved both the sea itself, and classic tales … Read more
Put a Little Magic in Your Studies With The Blade Baroness She’s an icy elf noble. He’s a human commoner. They came to the Raloren Academy of Magic and Natural Sciences to unlock the secrets of magic. Extra-curricular activities included conspiracy, sabotage, and murder. I’ve always had a soft spot for magic academy stories, and … Read more
Adventure on the high seas of Arvia starts now! I’ve loved nautical tales since I was a child. Most of my stories have voyages in them, but I’ve yearned to create an epic sea voyage. And here it is! I offer a free preview here, with new chapters added every week until release. Being sent … Read more
After a long and perilous quest, I’d love to announce that I’ve found an artist to carry the torch for the wonderful and talented Papaya Style, who did so many lovely and evocative illustrations for the world of Arvia. But the truth of the matter is that I’ve found two. So… let’s start with the … Read more
Things are afoot on the world of Arvia! But before I get to that, I’d like to give a big thanks to my (human) artists who have supported my publishing journey. I’m not going to get into AI in this blog post, but I will say, that I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some … Read more
I have exciting news for fans of the world of Arvia. Which I assume everyone here is. If not, you should be! There’s brand new content and it’s completely free. With eight novels now set on the world of Arvia, there’s quite a lot of history, so I’ve been working on a resource to organize … Read more
What’s the most important thing about a story? There’s no one answer. For fans of hard sci-fi, it might be the intellectual challenge of following how future technology might work. For readers of classic sci-fi, it might be wrapping one’s head around philosophical implications of what technological change could mean to our society. For readers … Read more
Fairy Tales, Anybody? What do you get when you mix three evil princesses, one cursed castle, the unlikeliest of heroes, and a ghostly woman dancing through his dreams at midnight? The Queen Bee, of course! Well, my Queen Bee at least. I wrote this romantic fantasy novella in the style of an old time fairy … Read more
Today, I’d like to give a big thanks to some folks who are a huge help to both readers and authors alike. Everyone, let’s have a big round of applause for… reviewers! From the casual reader who takes the time to write a few sentences about what they liked or didn’t, to the professional bloggers … Read more
I’m happy to announce a new Arvia novel this spring: The Forest of Fate. It’s a stand-alone story with very personal stakes. This survival adventure follows two people overcoming an impossible situation: exile to the worst wilderness in all the land. The book released May 10. Paperback copies at Barnes & Noble, ebook and paperback … Read more