Maia Strongheart stands alone against the world. A cabal of conspirators has framed her for the death of her own mother, the Sun Queen, and they intend to usurp the throne from her family. To prove her own innocence and reclaim her birthright, Maia must step into the Proving Grounds to complete a trial that […]
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Writing Notes for Tales of the Seven Dogs Novella
I’m happy to report that Flames Rising featured a preview of Tales of the Seven Dogs Society, my soon-to-be-released novella that I’ll be selling in less than two weeks at GenCon: Indy. In 1969, Jericho Usher disappeared without a trace, never explaining the otherworldly nature of the annex. Jericho Usher spent his lifetime investigating anomalous […]
What’s in a Licensed Setting? Covering the Details When Writing a Book
Wrapped up my novella work last week for the licensed setting based on the game Aletheia. In this world, there were characters with psychic powers, mysterious villains, and a highly detailed setting–a sprawling, remodeled Victorian mansion called Hepta Sophistai in the town of Seven Dogs, Alaska. Inside the house, there were portals within the house […]
Novella Update: Into the Home Stretch
This week has had its ups and downs. Let’s just say that I’m eternally grateful to all the wonderful people I work with, my readers, my SO, my friends, and my two cats Rimmon and Zak (aka Fuzzballs of Doom) for putting up with me. Chocolate, bagels, coffee, and beer for everyone! Words: 22,000 Time […]