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Website Facelift with Hand-drawn Art
You may have noticed my website has had a little bit of a facelift. During its last version, I kept things very bland because I wasn’t sure what direction I wanted to go with. The only thing I did know for sure is that when Jeff Brown finishes the cover art for Awakening, I want…
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A Ray of Hope
Quite a few dark events have transpired lately, not just here in the US, but around the globe. Behind the scenes I had been feeling it, like an oppressive weight hanging over me. I’d shove it aside and go through my day ignoring it as much as I could. Then the last few days happened,…
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Book II’s First Draft Complete!
It feels a bit surreal saying I’ve now written two epic fantasy novels. Nevertheless, it’s true! I finished Alignment, Book II yesterday afternoon after a writing session resulting in over 4,500 words in one sitting. The total word count for Book II is over 102,000 at the moment, however, that will expand to around 110,000…
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ARCs and Drafts: An End of Summer Update
With the end of August fast approaching, I felt it a good idea to post a roundup of progress made and review what I am currently working on. While the school year and all the activities that come with it have begun again, I’ve kept on task for both books thus far and will continue…
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Coming this Winter: Series World Map Poster
I love fantasy maps. Specifically, I like ones that look real, like they were drawn by someone from the world the map illustrates, rather than ones generated by generic map creation apps. There’s just something magical about ancient and mythical maps! I know it’s not for everyone, but at least Bilbo Baggins is a kindred…
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How to Hobbit in the South
Social media is flooded right now with shorts, reels, and videos of influencers in summer dresses enjoying a Hobbit-inspired life against a backdrop of quaint, pastoral views. “Come join us for an outdoor feast at sunset,” they say. “Dance around in the beauty of dusk in your bare feet,” they implore. “Sit around the fire…
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There is no Starbucks in Hobbiton
There’s a new massive box store that’s about to open in our area and I’m not looking forward to it. To my surprise, many others feel the opposite and can’t wait to grace its blocky gray walls and buy the same exact products its numerous other locations sell. What’s even more of a talking point…
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AWAKENING ARCs are Now Available!
It’s been a busy few weeks but that’s only because a lot of progress has been made on several levels. The momentum seems to be revving up every day and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Let me break down everything that’s been going on behind the scenes for you. To kick things off, my publishing…
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It Is the American Way
It’s been a long family tradition to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol during the holidays, and one of my favorite parts is when Sam the American Eagle makes an appearance. “Today you become a man of business,” states Sam proudly. “I’m looking forward to it, Headmaster,” young Scrooge acknowledges. “Mmm, you will love business,” Sam…
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Introducing #TSKCtuesday
Today marks a new chapter for my epic fantasy series! Beginning today and continuing every Tuesday, new details about Awakening will be revealed on the social accounts for the series. I’m talking world building details, character traits, and direct quotes from the novel! I’ve named it #tskctuesday and there’s enough content prepped and ready to…
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