Fantasy Worlds
Tales of Faeraven Storyworld
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The Real Castle That Inspired Whellein Hold
Whellein Hold, home of Shae, the heroine of DawnSinger, is entirely based upon Castle Conwy in Wales
Cover Reveal for Sojourner, Tales of Faeraven Book 3
What's not to like about the cover of Sojourner? The colors blend and contrast well. A misty backgro
Character Interview: Kai from DawnSinger
Janalyn: Kai, tell me what it’s like to become a Guardian of Rivenn at a young age. Kai: When I
The Oath of Fealty in the Middle Ages
In the early middle ages, a commendation ceremony to give homage to a liege lord required an oath of
The Long-tailed Birds of Fantasy
Since childhood I have admired the long-tailed birds of fantasy found in ancient tapestries. Not sur
The Mystical Gryphon
The gryphon* is one of the most regal mythical creatures. In historical renditions it was usually sh
Edward and Eleanor, a Royal Love Story That Transcended Deat
While researching DawnSinger (Tales of Faeraven 1), my epic fantasy novel based on 13th-Century Euro
Worlds of Wonder
Peter Pan flew to Neverland with a sprinkling of pixie dust. Lucy walked into Narnia at the back of
A Thought-Provoking Poem by J.R.R. Tolkien
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong
DawnSinger Teaser Video
I've put together a book teaser video for DawnSinger (Tales of Faeraven 1). Enjoy! http://youtu.