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Dynasty: Map of Al-Kebulan

Dynasty: Map of Axiya

Dynasty: Map of Bodo

Here is the map for the southern continent! We don’t get there in the first book, but in the second one.

Dynasty: Map of Caulador

Just got my professionally made map for the first book in my series!

Caulador Map

Three Months Later…

Whoops! I forgot to update the site again! But I haven’t been resting on my laurels. In fact for the past three months I’ve been working nonstop preparing my young adult high fantasy trilogy for publication on Amazon Kindle! It’s been a lot of work, but I’m nearing the end:

Book One is professionally edited and locked!

Book Two’s professional edits have been delivered, I just need to make the corrections to finalize the book.

I just finished my edit of Book Three so that I can send ...

Mass Effect Video Game Series

            Having just recently played through the remastered edition of the Mass Effect trilogy, I can confidently say it’s one of the best action/RPGs of all time. 

            Mass Effect 1 definitely had, and still has in the new version, severe technical limitations.  The combat and the mechanics of game play are a work in progress.  I’m sure they improved it this time but the original inventory system was just terrible.  That being said, it creates a truly excellent story and setting f...

Secret Apprentice Cover Art Reveal!

Presenting… the cover art for my forthcoming YA high fantasy novel The Secret Apprentice!!! I’ll be self-publishing on Amazon in a few months. Artist: Yves Muench (found on Fiverr)

Fallout Video Game Series

            The Fallout series are some of my all-time favorite video games.  Lots of action/RPGs like to present the illusion of choice but Fallout really stands out as a series that truly does let you affect the story.  In addition to the usual good/evil choices there are different factions you can join which end up making the final act of the game completely different.

            Fallout has that perfect formula of constant ability advancement, five minute missions, easy saving and fast t...

Bioshock Video Game Series

            The Bioshock series are some of my all-time favorite video games.  They’re that rare blend of first person shooter with an utterly engrossing story and setting with some of the biggest plot twists in video game history.

            Bioshock 1 was a real game-changer when it came out.  The 1950s underwater city of Rapture looked haunting and beautiful and incredibly creepy.  It’s the perfect setting for a horror/shooter game.  The Big Daddies and Little Sisters are some of the most...