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August 17, 2016

Jet Lag, a Hearty Stout, and Tears of Joy

Jet lag is a strange malady. It makes me thirsty—for a craft ale, a dark one with a rich malty flavor and high in alcohol. Wonderful! A bar with a stout on tap is right next to the gate. Drinking … Read More


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Published on August 17, 2016 11:00

February 25, 2016

Wolf Warriors ~ The Beast Inside Us All

“So, this is a werewolf story.” It’s a comment often made by friends who read early drafts of my fantasy novel, Feast of the Raven. It used to make me nuts. No, the main character Gerwulf is not a werewolf. … Read More


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Published on February 25, 2016 14:03

The Beast Inside Us All

“So, this is a werewolf story.” It’s a comment often made by friends who read early drafts of my fantasy novel, Feast of the Raven. It used to make me nuts. No, the main character Gerwulf is not a werewolf. … Read More


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Of Wolves, Werewolves, and Wolf Warriors

“So, this is a werewolf story.” It’s a comment often made by friends who read early drafts of my fantasy novel, Feast of the Raven. It used to make me nuts. No, the main character Gerwulf is not a werewolf. … Read More


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February 22, 2016

This Place Rocks! Germany’s Externsteine

A drum beats. It grows louder, and is joined by another and another. The beating builds, thumping until the ground shakes, and the trees sway with the rhythm. I am in the fabled Teutoburg Forest in Germany. Strange…drums in the middle … Read More


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Published on February 22, 2016 13:30