Howdy! Here are three thoughts: What am I working on?Last week and this week I’ve spent time outlining what I perceive will be my next book, based on the first short story in my recent collection: The Benevolent Bartender. My initial thinking is that this will be a supernatural historical fiction. I’m also focusing onContinue reading “Three Quick Things: December”
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Announcing Short Story and Poetry Collection!
Where Did She Hide The Carolers? Good morning! I am so excited to announce that my first short story and poetry collection is now available for Pre-Order! Where Did She Hide The Carolers? will be released next week, December 8, 2023! You can pre-order an author signed paperback from my website, or sign up forContinue reading “Announcing Short Story and Poetry Collection!”
Where am I at?
Howdy! Today is Friday May 12, 2023. Where am I at? Well for one, my allergies are going bananas. The weather has finally transformed into that time of year we’re always dreaming about here in New England. The bloom is taking form and changing the landscape by the hour. The yard demands attention. Bugs we’veContinue reading “Where am I at?”
Resistance: Chapter 14
Frederick IV The King’s Guard, they called themselves. They wore full suits of armor ornamented far beyond the traditional military garb. They lined the docks now while the normal city guard kept the assembled mass of onlookers a healthy distance from the dock’s entrance. It had been a strange week. Frederick stood next to harborContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 14”
Resistance: Chapter 12
Gertrude IV Gertrude woke and first noticed the pain in her face. She had slumped her head down on a rock and now felt like her cheekbones formed a shape around it. She lifted her head and tested her face muscles, wiggling the stiffness out and bringing a hand up to massage her cheek. Blasted,Continue reading “Resistance: Chapter 12”
Resistance: Chapter 11
Yrsa III Yrsa walked to Gorm’s blacksmith shop with a small pale of eggs. Once she had finished her chores, Papa told her to bring the eggs to Gorm and offer to help around the blacksmith’s shop for the rest of the afternoon. She didn’t need Papa’s instruction; she would’ve offered to help Gorm regardless.Continue reading “Resistance: Chapter 11”
Resistance: Chapter 4
Frederick II Frederick walked to the harbor. His tiny home wasn’t far but he wished it were closer. One day he would have a small ship of his own to live on. He dreamed of it often; a small desk to work from, a kitchen, a hammock, and enough food that he could disappear forContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 4”
Resistance: Chapter 2
Gertrude Gertrude knelt in her garden, one of her favorite places to be. She bent over and patted a mound of dirt into shape over a newly planted seed. It was a little late to be planting, but she had a good feeling it would take. She had been sleeping poorly. So instead, she putContinue reading “Resistance: Chapter 2”
Projects Roundup & Status Report, Mr. Squirdward
What’s that smell? I’ve got a few things cooking in the oven, and a project or two simmering on the stove. Even my backburners got some action! The Saga de Hotonoma Still my inaugural book, I’ve let this fall to neglect. I have a meager amount of new material left to write, and probably aContinue reading “Projects Roundup & Status Report, Mr. Squirdward”
Announcing a 2023 project: Resistance
In the year 2020, the usually sleepy land of Covidia erupted into war. Resistance is the story of common folks forced to make difficult decisions in uncertain times. I will publish a new chapter of these unlikely heroes’ legacies each week, and don’t worry, it has nothing to do with Covid-19. Tune in on FridayContinue reading “Announcing a 2023 project: Resistance”