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Aenya Newsletter 5/31/2017

Greetings Aenya fans! First, let me apologize for my long absence. For the past few months, I have been working diligently at completing the final, final (hopefully) edit of Ages of Aenya, with the help of my brilliant and insightful editor, Ava Coibion. Honestly, I won’t be changing another word unless a publisher insists upon … Continue reading Aenya Newsletter 5/31/2017 →

Why I Do Not Call Myself an Atheist

I read my 2012 article by the same title, with a few amendments and addendums based on my evolving thoughts regarding religion and atheism.

Trump is a fictional character

“The Editor-in-Chief will see you now, Mr. Hovah.” Jay straightened in his chair and got to his feet. He could feel the surge of excitement, tingling his extremities, energizing his limbs. Finally! The receptionist with the short brown hair and spectacles ushered him through the hall to the editor’s office. In gold leaf lettering, a glass … Continue reading Trump is a fictional character →

Aenya News Update 03/22/2017

A lot of exciting things are happening around here. First and foremost, the cover for Ages of Aenya is now complete. Secondly, my wonderful and brilliant editor, Ava Coibion, is nearly finished with the novel. We’ve lost ourselves in conversation regarding the book’s themes and philosophies, but more importantly, she has become engaged by its characters. There are definitely moments where … Continue reading Aenya News Update 03/22/2017 →

The Ages of Aenya Illustrated Adventure

Take an illustrated journey through the world of Aenya, joining Xandr, Thelana and Emma as they battle monsters, discover exotic locales, and uncover the secrets of their history. Showcasing artwork from the past seventeen years, featuring dozens of artists, learn all about this fantastical world as I relate the tale of the first novel set in Aenya.  

It Can Happen Here 2: “The Plot Against America”

TRUMP SUPPORTER: “What’s that you’re reading?” ME: “Oh, it’s a book about Charles Lindbergh winning the presidency.” TRUMP SUPPORTER: “I remember that.” ME: “What?” TRUMP SUPPORTER: “I learned about that in school.” ME: “Charles Lindbergh was the first man to fly a plane over the Atlantic, from New York to Paris.” TRUMP SUPPORTER: “Right. And … Continue reading It Can Happen Here 2: “The Plot Against America” →

The Shocking Truth: The Earth is a Sphere!

I am not sure what the heck is going on here. Humanity seems to be going off the rails. First, we elect an incoherently rambling, narcissistic, racist, sex offending, billionaire conman as president, now YouTube is being inundated with “Flat Earthers,” people so shameless in their ignorance, that they not only admit to believing in, but argue that the … Continue reading The Shocking Truth: The Earth is a Sphere! →

The Witcher 3 vs. D&D

Originally posted on the Writer's Disease:
A while back, I wrote a post regarding my preference for tabletop role playing games to video games, and the ten reasons I feel D&D is the real deal. Today, I’d like to address the flaws I find in electronic RPGs like Dragon Age and Skyrim. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve…

My friends voted for Trump

I have a problem, and it’s a problem that I think many Americans share. My friends voted for Trump. The fact that they could do this utterly mystifies me. Since the day we elected this monster, I have been trying to rationalize the choice they made. But as news reports continue to lend credence to the very worst … Continue reading My friends voted for Trump →

The Hub of All Worlds

There is this crazy theory that’s been rolling around in my head for quite some time. It’s the idea that, given enough time and space, all fictions are non-fiction. Take your favorite book or movie, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars. Somewhere, at some point in time, these things must have happened. I know I … Continue reading The Hub of All Worlds →