The Long-tailed Birds of Fantasy

Since childhood I have admired the long-tailed birds of fantasy found in ancient tapestries. Not surprisingly, the creatures showed up unannounced in Tales of Faeraven. Kaerocs first make their entrance in DawnSinger when Shae and her companions stop for the night in the ruins of Braeth. The birds also put in an appearance in WayFarer … Continue reading The Long-tailed Birds of Fantasy

Fantasy Books: DawnSinger and WayFarer Covers

I’m delighted to post the covers for DawnSinger and WayFarer, the first two epic fantasy books in my Tales of Faeraven series. Artist Nicola Martinez did a beautiful job capturing my story’s essence.  Sometimes victory only comes through surrender. About DawnSinger book one in the epic fantasy trilogy, Tales of Faeraven  Kai, a Guardian of … Continue reading Fantasy Books: DawnSinger and WayFarer Covers

Medieval Epic Fantasy

Medieval Epic Fantasy Fantasy readers who enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, The Chronicles of Pern by Anne McCaffrey, or The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings epic fantasy trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien are sure to like Tales of Faeraven.  Tales of Faeraven carries the reader into the world of Elderland, where two races live an uneasy coexistence and the kingdom of Faeraven … Continue reading Medieval Epic Fantasy

Writing Fantasy Books In the Shadow of Tolkien and Lewis

    No one can hear “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” without remembering Judy Garland. “Stormy Weather” summons thoughts of Lena Horne. And “My Way” brings to mind Frank Sinatra. Professional singers tend to steer away from Signature songs. Who wants to pair off against a masterful performance? The same phenomenon occurs in motion pictures with roles like Yul Brynner’s … Continue reading Writing Fantasy Books In the Shadow of Tolkien and Lewis