This month I’m pleased to introduce you to Michael Duncan. a fellow fantasy author. Michael is a friend that I know in person. We’ve interacted as writers off and on for several years now, through a critique group, a blog, and finally through our association with the same publisher, Pelican Book Group. I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading The Mystery in Writing by Michael Duncan
I’m at the library right now. Our internet service provider decided to shut off our outdated modem, so I’m here to access the internet. They’ll replace the modem, but that will take a few days. Of course, no time would be convenient for such a disruption, but at least I’m gleaning something positive. I’ve wanted … Continue reading The Terabithia Grove
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring; renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again … Continue reading A Thought-Provoking Poem by J.R.R. Tolkien
Admittedly, I have a thing about fantasy series with the word tales in the title, but who needs a reason to enjoy the Tales of Goldstone Wood series by Anne Elisabeth Stengl? Anne very kindly served as a blog host during the blog tour for Wayfarer, second novel in my Tales of Faeraven series. Now … Continue reading Golden Daughter by Anne Elisabeth Stengl (Cover Reveal and Giveaway)
When I explored Robber’s Roost, a stagecoach stop in Montana, it was really special. I took lots of pictures. Can’t you just see a stagecoach swinging in through that gate? In other news, the winner of the Wayfarer Launch Celebration Blog Tour giveaway of a $20 Starbucks gift card is Kathy Wagoner! Congratulations, Kathy. Thanks to … Continue reading Robber’s Roost & Giveaway Winner
In medieval times arranged marriages were common and often more about duty than romance. The cult of courtly love cast aside marital constraints in favor of a concept of unrequited love on a higher plane than the physical. This notion naturally led to trouble. The idealized image of a lady favoring a knight who fought … Continue reading Courtly Love in Medieval Times
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Launching Wayfarer Highs and lows are what my January was about. I spent the first several weeks fighting off three maladies at once; an annoying cold, an infection, and a painful bout of sciatica. This put paid to some of my launch plans for Wayfarer, book two of my epic fantasy series, Tales of Faeraven, which … Continue reading My Crazy Book Launch for Wayfarer, Tales of Faeraven 2
Announcing Wayfarer, Tales of Faeraven 1 The wait is over! Pelican Books and I are celebrating the release of Wayfarer, book two in my Tales of Faeraven epic fantasy trilogy. I wrote all the posts in the release-day celebration blog blitz, which looks at Wayfarer and my experience of writing it from many perspectives. About Wayfarer … Continue reading Wayfarer Blog Blitz and Release
