Blog: Fair Winds
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…
Holiday Feast
Read A Midwinter Eve’s Tale to refresh yourself concerning their Bergintholdian holiday feast on Midwinter Eve. “You look like Shang-Li on Midwinter Eve.” Beranger’s words brought Jonette back from her nostalgia. She gave a low chuckle. “I was just thinking about…
Hidden Science Behind the Fantasy, Part 1
As you learned in a previous post, I have a background in physics. And you might have also noticed that I’ve included a lot of science in my fantasy stories. In fact, if you’ve finished Rising on Song, you will know what that post image is all about 😉. But does the…
