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March 4, 2023
Necromancy in Sorrow & Shroud
A feature post about the dark city of Kilaon and how necromancy works in this fantasy world. … More Necromancy in Sorrow & Shroud
February 27, 2023
Sorrow & Shroud ~ The Kingfisher
James Downe's latest book in the Sisters of Jade Trilogy is Sorrow & Shroud, which features a ship called Kingfisher. Learn about the ship, it's crew, and captains here. … More Sorrow & Shroud ~ The Kingfisher
February 17, 2023
Sorrow & Shroud Cover Reveal
What a year it’s been since I’ve release Sisters of Jade! Lot’s of writing, lots of working, but I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for Sorrow & Shroud! The 2nd book in the Sisters of Jade trilogy, Sorrow & Shroud picks up a few months later, upping the stakes, the action, and of course the … More Sorrow & Shroud Cover Reveal
January 21, 2022
Sisters of Jade: Character Biographies
With my newest book ‘Sisters of Jade‘ just a few short days from being released, I wanted to give a little background on each of my main characters. Already known by many throughout the Sovanti Strait, the Sisters of Jade are infamous adventurers, treasure hunters, and thieves. For years they have sold their services to … More Sisters of Jade: Character Biographies
January 7, 2022
Sisters of Jade Cover Reveal
A few years ago, I decided to try a little thing called NaNoWriMo. It’s this thing where writer’s sit down and write a book in a month. You focus. You write rough. You don’t look back. And when you’re done, you get this thing that may or may not resemble a book. I did it, … More Sisters of Jade Cover Reveal
October 1, 2021
Notes On A Faltering Empire
Earlier this year, my short story collection Salt & Cinder was released. Notes On A Faltering Empire is a quick snippet set within that world, and focuses on a few characters from those stories. Enjoy! 3398 A.S. Essebur, the Opal Coast, Mirias Deil Parlun sat in the bed of an open-backed wagon, a book on … More Notes On A Faltering Empire
August 1, 2021
My Intro to Fantasy: Terry Brooks
Warning, this whole post is pretty much a weird love letter to the Shannara books. I do go on a bit, so bear with me. I’ve tried to refrain from any major spoilers. Turn back now if you don’t want to read someone gushing about the series. The Original Shannara Trilogy Terry Brooks was one … More My Intro to Fantasy: Terry Brooks
June 16, 2021
Recent Updates
What I’m working on… It’s been a while since my last post, so I figured it’d be a good time to do a little update on what’s going on for me. In January I released my book of 10 short stories, Salt & Cinder, and have had a great response. This collection is 10 tales … More Recent Updates
January 18, 2021
Salt & Cinder Release Announcement
Bam! I’m thrilled to say that on Friday, Jan 22 my 10 story collection ‘Salt & Cinder‘ will be released. These stories span about 20 years of time, and follow people on the ground level as their empire faces demons, pirates, an eldritch kraken, and a bloody civil war. This collection includes my previous 3 … More Salt & Cinder Release Announcement
January 10, 2021
Changing Names – Legacy of Rukara
Way back in December 4, 2014 I hit publish on two short stories and sent them out into the world. ‘Soldier, Kraken, Bard’ and ‘Redfall’ were released. The world Æsc and I had created years before was finally revealed. I was excited and nervous. Sure, those first two stories had their flaws. I didn’t really …
