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Jan 22, 2021
Orange Storm
Orange Storm—my upcoming urban fantasy novel—is back from my proofreader. Reviewing the proofread now, and then on to formatting the novel.
Dec 17, 2020
Blue Prometheus On Sale!
Reduced from $3.99 to $0.99 for six days only. Available at all major online bookstores! A good opportunity to buy the first book in the Blue Prometheus Series at a reduced price.
Nov 10, 2020
Delays & Movement
I plan to release my next novel early next year. I had hoped to release it this year, and some readers like it as it is, but I won't release it until I feel it's ready. Not perfectionism, I just want it to be as good as it can be. But I don't want polishing a novel to stop me writing a new one, so I'm participating in NaNoWriMo again this year. 12,000 words into that so far. You can follow my progress on FB.
Oct 08, 2020
Novelette & Short Story
While waiting for my editor's notes on my new novel, I've completed a short story based on a dream I had of a shamanic initiation ceremony. About a week after having the dream, I watched a psychology/mythology lecture on You Tube which described early shamanic initiation ceremonies. Needless to say, I was surprised to hear the speaker describe the events of my dream almost exactly, and to go on to explain that they were part of an ancient ceremony.
Synchronicity!
The story's called 'I Dread the Death of Magic.'
I've also written a novelette, which is based on another intense dream. This one's about rebirth. The story is called 'Indomitable,' although there's a small possibility I'll change the title.
I plan to start submitting both stories to online fantasy and speculative fiction magazines soon.
Sep 13, 2020
Fantasy & Dreams
"The best fantasy is written in the language of dreams," George R.R. Martin.
And fantasy (best or not) sometimes comes from dreams.
Read more fantasy quotes here...
Aug 18, 2020
Writing Updates
I've finished the first edit of my new novel, and will make a second sweep through to make a few small changes. Things I noticed on the first edit, but didn't have time to do.
Writers sometimes use the words draft and edit differently. For me, a draft is a deepening of the story, involving adding new story elements, while an edit is a tightening and cutting stage (although it might sometimes involve adding a scene where needed). Drafts are creative; edits are critical. Mostly.
This is the first book in a new series, so I had more research to do, as well as more character development and world building. But it's getting close now.
More updates later.
Aug 12, 2020
Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores
I recently discovered the fantasy & sci-fi magazine, Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores. Some good stories and beautiful artwork. You have to subscribe (I get nothing for the recommendation) but some of the stories are free to read.
Check out the magazine here
Free Stories—Young Aina and The Huntress of Prometheus
Recent Articles
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Orange Storm
Jan 22, 21 03:24 AM
Orange Storm—my upcoming urban fantasy novel—is back from my proofreader. Reviewing the proofread now, and then on to formatting the novel.
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Happy New Year! And a new start in 2021
Dec 30, 20 09:27 PM
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Blue Prometheus On Sale!
Dec 17, 20 01:57 AM
Reduced from $3.99 to $0.99 for six days only. Available at all major online bookstores! A good opportunity to buy the first book in the Blue Prometheus Series at a reduced price.