You can now catch my new watchman-noir fantasy thriller DANGEROUS GAMES on Altered Reality Magazine. The series starts with a spin on one of my Adventures of Iric stories, then heads off in a new direction. A new episode will be released on the first of every month until complete. Check it out the first episode, … Continue reading A New “Valley of Magic” Serial
Tag: fantasy
Looking for a Few Good Writers
I've mentioned before on this blog that I am the head of a shared fantasy universe called Of Metal and Magic. We even have a Facebook page. Right now we have six authors, including myself, writing series which are all set on the world of Soria. But as we churn out drafts in preparation for … Continue reading Looking for a Few Good Writers
The Last Jedi Second Viewing (with Extras)
This weekend I picked up a copy of The Last Jedi on Blu-ray and digital. I was not blown away by the movie the first time I watched it, but it is Star Wars, so I was definitely going to buy one. Unlike my second viewing of The Force Awakens, which actually lowered my opinion of … Continue reading The Last Jedi Second Viewing (with Extras)
My Review of “I Shall Wear Midnight” by Terry Pratchett
I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett My rating: 4 of 5 stars I don’t really like this book as much as some of the other Discworld novels. Of course, dislike is a relative thing–not liking a Discworld book is very different from not liking, say, a Stephen King book. This novel has a very … Continue reading My Review of “I Shall Wear Midnight” by Terry Pratchett
REBLOG: St. Ursula
Said much better than I could manage, by someone much more familiar with the subject. I just started really digging into sci-fi history in the past year, so I haven't had a chance to do all the reading that goes with it. Le Guin was at the top of my list. I knew she was … Continue reading REBLOG: St. Ursula
The Color of Kings — 3LineTales
The dark lord just did not appreciate good aesthetics--color and light in particular--no matter how hard Ur-Benu tried to convince her. Why must the sky always be a gloomy shade of gray or black, when purple was the color of kings? The orc concluded that his services would be better used elsewhere, and one day, … Continue reading The Color of Kings — 3LineTales
Audiostory on Tall Tale TV
Chris Herron of Tall Tale TV did an awesome job reading one of my Iric stories. The production quality is the some of the best I have come across for short stories and indie podcasts. His pacing, tone, voices and accents, everything about this production is just great. I cannot offer enough praise. I have … Continue reading Audiostory on Tall Tale TV
Colonialism in SF/F
I generally don't like to get into politics or heavy topics, which is likely why I lean towards fantasy more than science fiction. However, I recently read something that irked me quite a bit. It's an issue that has been pinching my nerves for some time. It came about when I read what is a … Continue reading Colonialism in SF/F
A New Story Out in the Uprising Review
My newest story comes to you care of The Uprising Review, whose motto is "Write Fearlessly." Well, I did, and this story quickly became one of my favorites. Unfortunately, many editors did not share my opinion. After revising and resubmitting several times, I finally found a reader who shared my sense of humor and adventure. … Continue reading A New Story Out in the Uprising Review
A Few Quotes from Discworld 37
It's no secret I am a huge Terry Pratchett fan. Ever since I read, er...listened to the first book I was taken in by his whimsical world. I'm sure his influence can be readily seen in my work, either in humor or concept. I just started Discworld book number 37, Unseen Academicals, and have been … Continue reading A Few Quotes from Discworld 37
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