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Trinian Character Game

Meet the characters in Trinian | An Epic Fantasy!

Welcome to your Trinian Character Quiz

“She is the sweetest, kindest creature you ever met” – Princess Viol “She was a raging fire, and reminded one of a beautiful volcano. Her hair was perfect, in brown, chestnut waves that caught the morning light and shone to perfection; her face was perfect also, but falsely so, done up with such an excess of makeup...

Three Different Ways to Use Adjectives

How to write concise and direct descriptions Descriptions are only as good as the words that go into them. I’ve had it pointed out to me recently that I tend to write in triplets of adjectives, which I do because I enjoy the sound of it so much: “Her hair, glossy and glassy and rosy, … Continue reading Three Different Ways to Use Adjectives

Challenging Contemporary Opinions about Little Women

Check out our newest episode about Little Women! Elizabeth questions contemporary notions about the influences behind “Little Women”, including feminism and Louisa May Alcott’s father. Be Ye Warned: Listening to this podcast will reveal whether Jo and Laurie end up together, along with other mind-blowing and life-shattering spoilers.

Check out our new podcast!

Hey everyone! My brother Tim and I have been working behind the scenes all summer on an amazing project, and we’ve just launched it! Welcome to Literary Leviathans, hunting the great white whales of classic literature, a podcast about the great works of literature, what we think of them, and how they have impacted out … Continue reading Check out our new podcast!

Moby Dick Reading Journal Chapters 99-104

Since I have undertaken to manhandle this Leviathan, it behooves me to approve myself omnisciently exhaustive in the enterprise; not overlooking the minutest seminal germs of his blood, and spinning him out to the uttermost coil of his bowels. Ooooo-kay! In reading that line, I finally understand the long, rambling, un-plotted purpose for ALL THOSE … Continue reading Moby Dick Reading Journal Chapters 99-104

Moby Dick Reading Journal – Chapters 87-98

Well, friends, I haven’t done one of these in a while… I’ve been so busy with launching Trinian that I have neglected my other work! But I’m finally back on track again, and reading regularly. In addition to the book launch, it’s also been difficult to keep reading because the storyline is getting a bit … Continue reading Moby Dick Reading Journal – Chapters 87-98

Spread the Word

I’m trying to spread the word about Trinian as far and as wide as I can, across the fantasy-loving reading world! If you could take a minute of your time to share these promotional images and blurbs on your social media platforms, I would be forever grateful! I have made them as easy to share … Continue reading Spread the Word

Online Trinian Launch Party

Join me for the online launch party live feed on July 11th, at 7pm EST. I’ll read aloud from the book, and respond to questions posted in real time. Plus, there will be chances for big and small prizes! It’s expected to be a small group, so your chances of winning prizes are very high! … Continue reading Online Trinian Launch Party

How Publishing a Novel is Like Completing the Hero’s Journey

At last, I have held a book I wrote in my hands! I have felt the thrill of completing, and perfecting, and publishing a book, and it is both a miracle and an agony! But then, all art is. When I published Halfbreeds three years ago, it was certainly exciting, but ultimately anti-climactic. There seemed … Continue reading How Publishing a Novel is Like Completing the Hero’s Journey

Trinian is Available for Pre-Launch!

I’m so excited! Trinian is now available for purchase on Amazon! You can buy the Print Version for $21.99 or the Kindle Version for $3.99. My dear wordpress followers, you guys have supported me and been behind me on all of this, and I cannot thank you enough! I wanted to make sure you knew … Continue reading Trinian is Available for Pre-Launch!