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May 30, 2016
THE AENYA BESTIARY: ILMAR
The Ilmar (plural) or Ilmarin (singular, descriptive) go by many names: savages, barbarians, wild humans. Given their propensity for nakedness, and for living in the wild, they are viewed by … Continue reading THE AENYA BESTIARY: ILMAR
May 23, 2016
Character Bio: Demacharon
Like all eight year old boys of Hedonian citizenry, Demacharon was taken from his mother’s arms to train in the Hedonian navy, and for the next ten years was taught … Continue reading Character Bio: Demacharon
May 21, 2016
The Destructive Power of Ego
You don’t have to be a writer to recognize the destructive power of ego, but it helps. Ego has torn my family apart. I have one brother and two sisters. … Continue reading The Destructive Power of Ego
May 16, 2016
Biographies
Radia is the 54th descendant of the Zo and heir to the throne of Aenya. She is known for her stunning beauty and mismatched eyes, one of turquoise like the … Continue reading Biographies
May 10, 2016
The Nomad: A Love Story DLC
The Nomad is a love story, a mythical tale of heroism and enduring faith, parts Odyssey, parts The Arabian Nights. Like the Greek hero, Odysseus, Dynotus is twenty years from his homeland, searching the desert for … Continue reading The Nomad: A Love Story DLC
May 3, 2016
The Lightning Thief
So, I’ve been having this problem with fiction lately. The last eight books I’ve read have been about philosophy, religion and physics. It’s gotten to the point that my wife told … Continue reading The Lightning Thief
April 23, 2016
Devil’s Advocate #4: You *Can* Judge a Book by its Cover
The old adage, “You can’t judge a book by its cover” is somewhat inaccurate, IMO. A better saying would be, “You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.” Either way, … Continue reading Devil’s Advocate #4: You *Can* Judge a Book by its Cover
April 19, 2016
April 10, 2016
The Fantasy Writer’s Dictionary
Words can be highly volatile, explosive even, and yet we rarely stop to consider their power. Use them incorrectly, and you can get yourself killed, in a bar, for instance; or in the face of a religious fanatic. Words also have the capacity to heal. Consider the consoling effect of a eulogy, the world shaping sermon of Jesus […]
April 5, 2016
The Princess of Aenya Query Letter #1
Dear Editor, The Princess of Aenya is a fantasy adventure reminiscent of Peter S. Beagle’s The Last Unicorn and Michael Ende’s The Never Ending Story, with a little bit of Song of Ice and Fire injected for good measure. It stands roughly at 125,000 words. What’s the story? She is known for her arresting beauty and mismatched eyes. One is turquoise, like the greater moon, the other is […]
