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August 16, 2014
I Dun Been Kilted: When Bears Play The Lute
Welcome back, Heughligans and Caitriots alike! After my initial blog post, I realized I'd been remiss in addressing the stellar musical score. It was poignant, and haunting, and---
"For the LAST time, woodwinds--- MORE VERVE!" 1) The music, when done well, effectively becomes another character and augments the setting. Bear McCreary's theme is superior, and captures an emotional quality that makes me, a male, uncomfortably emotional. If I'd wanted to experience surging feelings, I wouldn...
"For the LAST time, woodwinds--- MORE VERVE!" 1) The music, when done well, effectively becomes another character and augments the setting. Bear McCreary's theme is superior, and captures an emotional quality that makes me, a male, uncomfortably emotional. If I'd wanted to experience surging feelings, I wouldn...
Book News: Fresh Baked Fantasy, Now Available For Pre-Order
I'll keep this short and sweet.
Book Four of The Fearless is now available for Pre-order. I'm really proud of this one, the villain is superbly evil and my characters have matured beautifully. Plus, Canadian Warlocks? Check. Ancient evil? Check. A goddess with a *slight* anger management issue? Check, and mate.
Won't you support my addiction to pie, and purchase several copies today? Do it for me. Do it for the fruit/sugar/flour industries. Do it for moms everywhere, and patriotism, and other i...
Book Four of The Fearless is now available for Pre-order. I'm really proud of this one, the villain is superbly evil and my characters have matured beautifully. Plus, Canadian Warlocks? Check. Ancient evil? Check. A goddess with a *slight* anger management issue? Check, and mate.
Won't you support my addiction to pie, and purchase several copies today? Do it for me. Do it for the fruit/sugar/flour industries. Do it for moms everywhere, and patriotism, and other i...
August 14, 2014
I Dun Been Kilted. Notes on "Outlander", Episode One.
I'm a writer, which means I'm a reader. When I'm not writing, I like mental vacations, and Outlander delivers. I've looked forward to this program for several reasons. Let's list them, in an apparently random order, with all nudity being held in reserve for later. Maybe.
1) I teach history, have an explosive temper, and a fondness for whiskey. Thus, the books called to the very essence of my soul.
"STEREOTYPES ARE UNFAIR, YE BASTARDS!"
Me.2) My wife is Northern European, thus, I am e...
1) I teach history, have an explosive temper, and a fondness for whiskey. Thus, the books called to the very essence of my soul.
"STEREOTYPES ARE UNFAIR, YE BASTARDS!"
Me.2) My wife is Northern European, thus, I am e...
August 13, 2014
Love and the Immortal Hunter
Okay, that title is a bit dramatic. I admit it.
Prior to the release of "A Bride of Salt and Stars" next month, I thought I would share one of the critical scenes with you. I've been asked "How does the relationship in your books work?"
Fair enough.
Here's a scene with Wally (Waleska) and Ring.Wally loves the symphony, and Ring loves Wally. So, they have evening at the symphony hall where they work on their connection, which is-- strained? Sometimes? I'm not sure. For this vignette, I drew...
Prior to the release of "A Bride of Salt and Stars" next month, I thought I would share one of the critical scenes with you. I've been asked "How does the relationship in your books work?"
Fair enough.
Here's a scene with Wally (Waleska) and Ring.Wally loves the symphony, and Ring loves Wally. So, they have evening at the symphony hall where they work on their connection, which is-- strained? Sometimes? I'm not sure. For this vignette, I drew...
August 5, 2014
Great Danes and Ice Cream: Feeding the Beast
At the request of a reader, who pointed out the fact that Gyro, the official pet/security team/couch destroyer from "The Fearless" series, is never actually taken to get ice cream. Oh, sure-- Ring says they're going to get ice cream, but it never happens. Let's rectify this injustice.
Without further ado: Feeding the Beast
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Without further ado: Feeding the Beast
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July 31, 2014
Plodding and Plotting
A quick note about books four and five in "The Fearless", as well as an upcoming blog post.
I started running three months ago, and in between gasping like a dying fish, I've had some of my most vivid insight into how and where I am writing over the next year. It's been a superb exercise for mind, and I think you're going to like where we head next.
A couple of "just for fun" posts: Next week, a short story about why Great Danes actually love ice cream, and I am sharing a scene from the next bo...
I started running three months ago, and in between gasping like a dying fish, I've had some of my most vivid insight into how and where I am writing over the next year. It's been a superb exercise for mind, and I think you're going to like where we head next.
A couple of "just for fun" posts: Next week, a short story about why Great Danes actually love ice cream, and I am sharing a scene from the next bo...
July 26, 2014
The New Series, Book Four, Book Five, and Advance Copies for Review: Much News.
Updates, updates, and an update about updates.
Issue one: Book four of The Fearless is in final editing. The cover is stunning, we're organizing beta readers and promotions, and it's the best book in the series. The characters get better with each outing, and I think you're going to love the newest additions to our little club. Two words: Stripper Assassin.
Issue two: The second series has a (top secret) name, preliminary cover art concepts, and more. It is my feeling-- not scientific, but a hu...
Issue one: Book four of The Fearless is in final editing. The cover is stunning, we're organizing beta readers and promotions, and it's the best book in the series. The characters get better with each outing, and I think you're going to love the newest additions to our little club. Two words: Stripper Assassin.
Issue two: The second series has a (top secret) name, preliminary cover art concepts, and more. It is my feeling-- not scientific, but a hu...
July 18, 2014
The Canine Assistant
Everyone needs one.
Q: How did I get so much writing done today?
A: Hound help
Jack Reacher addresses my issues with dangling particples.
But he is only willing to work so hard. A hound must rest.
Book four is now 65,000 words. We are very close. Until next time. Woof.
Q: How did I get so much writing done today?
A: Hound help
Jack Reacher addresses my issues with dangling particples.
But he is only willing to work so hard. A hound must rest.
Book four is now 65,000 words. We are very close. Until next time. Woof.
July 16, 2014
Tennessee Valley Author Event: A Good Time Was Had By All
Seriously. What an event.
I was able to enjoy several hours with people who love books as much as I. There were a thousand fans crowded into the venue, and the authors didn't fail to bring their very best. I made new friends:
This is Lorie. She hugged one of the male models (not me) and then smelled her shirt, declaring it to "smell like him". It wasn't as creepy as it reads. Honest. She was delightful.
Her friend Cindy was my first-ever assistant. She was amazing. Cindy made certain that my tab...
I was able to enjoy several hours with people who love books as much as I. There were a thousand fans crowded into the venue, and the authors didn't fail to bring their very best. I made new friends:
This is Lorie. She hugged one of the male models (not me) and then smelled her shirt, declaring it to "smell like him". It wasn't as creepy as it reads. Honest. She was delightful.Her friend Cindy was my first-ever assistant. She was amazing. Cindy made certain that my tab...
July 8, 2014
The Haircut of Shame:Tennessee Valley Author Event Version
I committed too soon.
To my haircut, that is. I received an excellent haircut two weeks ago-- too early for the Tennessee Valley Author Event this weekend, but not quite late enough to merit a full re-do.
As a man who likes to keep his follicle business in order, I found myself waiting for a trim at a local chain. I'd waited my turn, about fifteen minutes (very reasonable), but decided that I would go rogue and let my hair run wild and free this weekend.
Unfortunately, my wishes were steam...
To my haircut, that is. I received an excellent haircut two weeks ago-- too early for the Tennessee Valley Author Event this weekend, but not quite late enough to merit a full re-do.
As a man who likes to keep his follicle business in order, I found myself waiting for a trim at a local chain. I'd waited my turn, about fifteen minutes (very reasonable), but decided that I would go rogue and let my hair run wild and free this weekend.
Unfortunately, my wishes were steam...
