Blog: Fair Winds
Asian Wildlife Wonders
While researching for a bingo game at the Veil of Wisdom launch party, I delved into the wonders of Asian wildlife. Here are a few tidbits you may or may not know. Panda-monium: Which is the Most Adorable? Pandas are probably the first animals that come to mind when…
Bounty over the Sea
A short story set in Meiwen several decades before Veil of Wisdom , Far Stone Cycle Book 3. It was published in Havok magazine in April 2025. The sneeze quivered on Munya’s nose, and she opened her mouth. Mami clamped a hand over both, earning her a fistful of spit…
Somebody’s Fool
I’s April, and we’ve got fools on our minds. Yet, I’ve been ruminating about these fellows long before the first of this month. At the start of my freshman year in college, a long time ago, the professor in my General English class gave us an assignment to write a…
Scouring of the Shire and the End of the Adventure
I’ve heard it said that reading fantasy helps us escape the harshness of reality, giving us a refreshing break. I agree it is enticing to immerse myself in an alternate reality full of thrilling action and likable characters who share their lives with me. But I do not…
Book Review: Six Moons, Seven Gods
For some time now, I have wanted to add book reviews to this blog. The reason for the delay is the same one that has caused me increasing frustration and mistrust when considering the next book to read. I haven’t been able to find good books. I didn’t realize how bad…
Obstacles to a Writing Career
The new year is a time for reflection as well as resolution. As I think on the obstacles to my writing career, I have to go back to the beginning. An Inauspicious Start I walked into the narrow New York City apartment, still in a daze from the long plane ride. My…
