I would like to say that 2023 has been productive. Not 100% sure about that. Yes, story structure for the ongoing leviathan that is my new novel is progressing. And yes I had a rather good breakthrough with one of
Reworked, reedited, reunited. My duology is complete.
What does this even mean, you might ask. Well, simply put, I’ve republished my first two novels after extensive editing and in some cases, additions. Why did this all take so long? That’s hard to say. There were two other
The next thing…
Quarantine. Wake up. Too early. Coffee, read the latest junk and ego-boosting “likes.” Resign yourself to making breakfast for the kids. See the kids off. Get to work. Work it like ya stole it until the kids get back. Let
2021… finally
Last year was a long time coming… and ending. Nothing like it in recent memory. We made it through, mostly. Things that happened that are good: Everyone in my immediate vicinity is still around. And some of them had some
AUGUST 19 | Life After
“I know you,” the Terminal said with just the faintest glimmer of a smile. Her focus shifted between August’s startled eyes. The woman held a thin glass vase in one hand like a cocktail she was about to take a
2018 Best Reads
Yes, this post is to ensure that I posted *something* in 2018. This year was a busy one, and not necessarily on the writing front. There was a bit of travel, a lot of work, and a good amount of
Passing on the Left – A Short Story
I was losing. It was the fourth stage of the Tour, the peloton was making its way up the Cotê de Plagne. I could almost reach out and grab the rear riders, but the ones at the front, the Swiss
A funny thing happens….
When your son has an English narrative fiction assignment and asks for your input: Sheep The year was 1953; I remember the day as if it was yesterday. The thunderous roar of the plane engine woke me from my
Baxiliqa Chapters 15,16
Chapter 15 “You don’t have to do this,” Enrhea pointed out. Her Neorse chomped and beat the dark earth with its metal hoof. Beside her, the legion commander studied the land ahead. Little was visible in the predawn light. A
Baxiliqa Chapters 13,14
Chapter 13 Just as the first glow of the new day was beginning to blossom in the east, Vinchen washed his face and dressed. He chose a thin black jacket, one, he realized, he had last worn to Paramount Aidle’s