I’m still in the middle of camp season, which means that five of every eight days is in the mountains. Understandably many of my little projects are essentially put on a shelf during camp season. But this last break something great happened. I had the time and energy to write. Normally during the breaks I … More The Love of Writing
“If you weren’t told we were enemies, would you still hate me?” Her words stopped his hand. He was in mid-swing and now he did not know where his aim should lead him. It had been so simple until she had started making sense. He had entered the clearing searching for fresh water. Luckily there … More The She-Orc
I’m sure by now regular readers are well informed about my novel, Deadly Troubadours. They know that I feel it is a fun, fantasy romp that breaks up comic humor with scenes of suspense and a little darkness. But I’m bringing it up again because it is still going for free from certain online retailers … More Almost a Last Reminder
My 35th birthday is almost a week away and my first Father’s day as a father is less than a week. To celebrate my fantasy novel, Deadly Troubadours, is free for a limited time from most online retailers (such as iTunes and Smashwords.) If you don’t own it, please accept it as my gift. If … More A Reminder
Little known fact about me: I was born on Father’s Day. I’ve been guilty in the past of telling my dad that since I’m still around I’m all the father’s day gift he needed. Hopefully I at least got or made him a card… But this year Father’s Day falls on June 19th and my … More Father’s Day/Birthday Sale
Playing a new character in a Pathfinder campaign on Sunday. Trying to get inside her head. When darkness swept over the land many saw the tribes of Orcs simply as the foot soldiers of darkness. They were the marauders and berserkers that ruled the plains. What few understood is the the tribes of Orcs were … More Pathfinder Character Sketch
Here is the full first chapter of the continuing tale of Talbert Gretchen. (Bear in mind this is still the rough draft version so there might be some changes in the final version.) Talbert sat and watched. Soon he would have his audition. Yet again it was to be in a sea-side pub, although this … More Sand, Sea and Stone Excerpt: Talbert
I was having lunch with a friend the other day and after a long winding conversation we ended up talking about my first novel, Deadly Troubadours. What she had to say about it resonated with me and I’m trying to work it out. What better way to work something out than to write it down … More Audience and Tone
After a fantastic yesterday spent celebrating the awesomeness that is my son, today was spent celebrating the awesomeness that is tabletop roleplaying. For the first time in several years I was able to gather around with some friends and play a d20 game. There were five of us and it was our first time to … More Pathfinder Adventures
I guess for this post to really make sense I have to start it off with a confession. Okay, here it goes. Deep breath. I’m a male writer. And I like women in stories. I feel like I have to stop short of saying I like writing women characters. That isn’t because I don’t like … More Writing Women
Deadly Troubadour 