~Four days before the death of Boundary Keeper Galpo Glory. Remember this about the people of the land. They love illusions. They love fantasy. They are enraptured by mist and smog and artifice. Everything they do is in the name of fantasy. Galpo Glory crested, rising up and breaking the surface of the quiet sea.Continue reading “Galpo Story”
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Non Prophet
The ring Trails around the surface Bring me the head of Saul, and I will show you Eyes without any light A curse upon it A plague to the tribe and kin If justice were an even thing, I would see you Plucking up grains of sand with tweezers Checking for disease, not Wrapped inContinue reading “Non Prophet”
Mindless Musing About Skeletons
2/10/26 In Book 1 of The Kingdom’s Disdain, I introduce Mad Crossbones and his minions, a small militia of moving skeletons whom the protagonist, Cardinal, begins to refer to as “The Bone Boys”. Bone Boys continue to be a mainstay of the story for as long as Mad Crossbones is present. As soon as IContinue reading “Mindless Musing About Skeletons”
Things I’m Doing
2/9/26 I spent the morning checking things off my quest list. I’m also working on putting some final touches on my Web of Bones 2nd Edition. There are some totally new sections, and I want to get them perfect. I’ve been talking to artists, looking into commissioning new cover art, and a few other illustrations. Continue reading “Things I’m Doing”
Sunday Immortality
Creator Journals 2/8/26 Been stuck in one place all day for reasons. I watched “Highlander” for the first time, and they really do say “There can only be one!” a lot. Clancy Brown stole the show as the villain. Not my favorite movie, but the soundtrack was amazing and I’m glad I watched it. IContinue reading “Sunday Immortality “
From the Rooftops
Indentured to you Like smoke to a fire Like the lungs to breath Like all the rot that feeds on The sugars in your blood stream— I knock I stepped forward Hoping to see your crowning glory One last time But all I saw was Miasma Curses Bile and bitterness — I fell backward Into YourContinue reading “From the Rooftops”
Good Morning Sunday
Creator Journals 2/1/26 Having a bit of a rough time motivating myself lately. I’m getting less rest and less sleep because of my new job. I’ll admit, my last few releases didn’t hit as big as I might have hoped. I still have a lot to learn about the industry. Even after all these years,Continue reading “Good Morning Sunday”
Myth, Legend, History
Magic In the palm of my hand as I call up Your image Your preferred diet Sacrifices, rituals, holy texts Your name above all namesBuried in the archives of my address book under an absurd nickname And I forgot you In the land of my fathers Iliad, Odyssey, Epic of Gilgamesh To tire is toContinue reading “Myth, Legend, History”
What is The Kingdom’s Disdain?
Creator Journals 1/27/25 What is The Kingdom’s Disdain? I get asked that a lot. You would think that at this point, I’d be better at the pitch, but I still struggle sometimes. What would you compare The Kingdom’s Disdain to? It’s like The Witcher meets Monster Hunter meets an isekai light novel. What’s the genre?Continue reading “What is The Kingdom’s Disdain?”
Snowstorm Status Update
Creator Journals 1/26/25 I’m well and alive and I’m not at work. More importantly, here’s what’s happening with my writing. The main plan for the rest of this month is to get Web of Bones 2nd edition done. I’m pretty close to being finished, but I do want to come up with a new coverContinue reading “Snowstorm Status Update”
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