Blog: Fair Winds

Holy Jumping January

Holy Jumping January

Not to sound like the exclamation-prone Boy Wonder (for those of you who remember the old, original Batman series), but the last month was a wild ride. And I don’t just mean the news cycle. My personal life had its own thrills and gut punches, chasing hard on each...

How Many More?

How Many More?

An Indulgence In a rare departure from my reading habits, I recently allowed myself the luxury of a mystery novel. That used to be my favorite genre before discovering my love for fantasy. And once I decided to write in that category, I had to devote my limited...

A Midwinter Eve’s Tale

A Midwinter Eve’s Tale

Shakespeare meets Clement Clarke Moore, and a few more, on this night before Midwinter? Shang-Li peered past her reflection to search the inky sky. Nothing. “There she goes again.” The whispering wasn’t soft in the Great Hall behind her. “Hush, Sadira, or you shall be...

Water Like Dirt

Water Like Dirt

This is a story of our Mountain Genius as a young man, with no more care in the world than all the mysteries in it. He's about to encounter one of the greatest that even he might not be able to fathom. Enjoy! “Don’t just stand there, boy!” Slevin yelled. “Move—Irvon!”...

Lyrics Lost – Chapter 1

Lyrics Lost – Chapter 1

The leaf bit back as soon as she snapped it. Blood bubbled on Rhinna’s fingers where the teeth sunk in. “My lady…” Tamaa started from the shadows of his corner. Rhinna gasped. Then her widening eyes arrested in an unseeing daze. “My lady?” Tamaa repeated. He looked at...

Flash of Fancy

Flash of Fancy

I've told you much about myself and my writing. Now I want to show you more of the world of my fantasy. What better way to do that than through stories? Welcome to my new turn to flash fiction, featuring characters you've met in my books and others who may be less...

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