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The Jeweled Serpent - Live Writing!

"Hewentthis way." One of the guards pointed down the darkened street ofDrygate.


"You had bestbesure," the second guard snarled. "If he gets away, it will be us on the stone for certain."


Neither tooknoteof the old washer woman, bent with age and struggling to hang her wash. The two men hurried down the street looking for their prey. The woman watched till they turned around the cornerthenpulled a bag from beneath the wet laundry.


Khorhad not had long, but th...

Cancer - A Poem

Fight for a Life


A silent stalker moved in shadows,
My life it hoped to steal.
I did not know it followed close,
To me it was not real.

There came a day it took a stab,
It's presence fully shown.
It closed its grip around my life,
If I had only known.

It laughed in mocking evil,
As I began to gasp.
It's mocking tone was in my ear,
My life was fading fast.

A knight with scalpel and fierce thrust,
He beat the stalker back.

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Bloodmines! - Giving away 5 signed copies!

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Readers and Fans - Vote for Book Four's Title

Well book three is out and I am already plotting out the chapters in book 4.  Loosely plotting - Alador and Keensight sometimes take off into a right field.  There has been great debate amongst my beta readers and my editors on the title for the next book.  One of my editors suggested I put it to reader vote.  I love this idea.  So, I am calling on all my Blue Dragon's Geas fans to help me vote on the book title for the fourth novel.

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A New Year - New Goals!

I have been at a loss as to what goals to set for this year. I am still under 50 and currently have everything I ever dreamed of for my life. Well, I don't own this property I am on, but I love it here.

So, I decided I would set my writing goals which seem much easier.

In 2015, I want to do the following:

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Bloodmines is out on Kindle! - First Three Chapters Preview!

Since Amazon has a look inside option that shares these three chapters, I saw no harm in doing the same here. Enjoy! I will start Book 4 in about two weeks! Happy New Year Everyone!
Bloodmines
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Glossary for The Blue Dragon's Geas

Glossary

I have been asked to provide a Glossary for my novel series - The Blue Dragon's Geas.Since I am about to publish book 3, I took the time to put it in the back and will post it here for all those currently in book 1 or 2.

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Bloodmines Finalized and 10 Things I Learned This Year!

Two days from the end of the year, Bloodmines has been sent to the Publisher for final review of the format changes. Depending on this review, Bloodmines will release either tomorrow night or on New Year's Day!

I am hoping later today, to be able to do a cover reveal. I am waiting for my illustrator to make some final tweaks of her own. The team that works with me has worked very hard to help me meet my -by year end goal.

My beta readers have all reported back and the consensus is that thi...

David Stevens Books: A Personal Message

David Stevens Books: A Personal Message: Dear friends and followers of The Mysterious David Stevens: Some News! I have said before that I want to be the writer that gives ...

Entrancing Tale for All Ages - Can stand alone, but I suggest you start with the first book!

The Quality of Mercy by Robin Chambers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wish more people would understand that sometimes the most merciful thing you can do is to allow someone to reap what they have sown.

As a writer, you are encouraged to read. This series is one of three that I have been reading as I write. Mr. Chambers has a unique style that incorporates literature and history; so well embedded into the story that it does not detract but only adds to the tale. By reviewing the glossary when I hit a...