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Liret (Caveman Chronicles)

Zara experiences strange behavior from Qon and her Da attempts to peacefully conquer a Xi planet.

Mayberry Book Festival (1st annual)

Come meet me and the other local authors that are participating in the Mayberry Book Festival. The first annual Mayberry Book Festival will be held at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History on July 19, 2025, from 10 am until 2 pm during the Mayberry Meet Up, where fans and tribute artists come to … Continue reading Mayberry Book Festival (1st annual)

Dead Juma (Caveman Chronicles)

Kpleeb surveys the destruction left by the attack on Juma, noting the devastation of Xi structures and the countless dead. Despite his mission to find survivors, he grapples with the heavy burden of his actions and the morality of their war, contemplating vengeance.

Embrace the Sun

The content explores the relationship between life and death, emphasizing struggles, resistance, and the quest for clarity, ultimately suggesting that embracing enlightenment can lead to freedom.

Book signing this Saturday!

Come see me and buy a book and have a quality drink this Saturday – May 17 10a-2p – at Pages Books and Coffee in Mount Airy, NC! Okay, okay… Farm Fest is this weekend in Mayberry, but who can resist a local author? Looking forward to seeing you! https://www.pagesbooksandcoffee.com/

The Attack on Juma (Caveman Chronicles)

Kpleeb reacts to a noisy situation involving Hiro and the Hkkli, then prepares his fleet for an attack on the Xi village on Juma, driven by anger over past injustices. The mission commences with simultaneous strikes.

exhale

The poem explores a continual cycle of inhalation and exhalation, reflecting on pride, love, and spiritual elevation, culminating in an eternal tribute to a higher presence and beauty in unity.

Kerflk (Caveman Chronicles)

Zara and Kpleeb strategize to capture a Xi ship using a kerflk weapon to disable its engines. They prepare for an imminent attack while emphasizing the need for more ships and fighters to effectively confront the Xi threat.

The Map (Caveman Chronicles)

Zara explores a wrecked village where Xi vessels have crashed, feeling conflicted about the destruction. She investigates a ship named Ikol, but decides against salvaging it after learning repairs would attract more attention. Zara surveys the star map for nearby Xi locations.

Until the Night Comes

The speaker yearns for comfort and healing from memories of a loved one, expressing a desire to be cradled and hidden away until nightfall, amidst pain and emotional turmoil.