I promised myself I’d finish editing my book “Hounds of Ruin” by the end of May and release it May 9th. This one has been in the oven for quite a while. I have a distinct memory of writing out the outline during downtime at my job in October of 2023. That might not seemContinue reading “Creator Journals 4/29/25”
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Creator Journals 4/28/25
I’ll be real, I’d rather be playing video games right now. It’s a beautiful day out. It’s a perfect day to play video games and stare out the window at the sun-soaked apartment complex. That’s one of my struggles as a writer. It isn’t so much that I’m lazy and like to put things off,Continue reading “Creator Journals 4/28/25”
Creator Journals 4/27/25
I don’t usually write on Sundays. That’s kind of a rule I’ve set for myself. I think it’s important to have a day without any work or any expectations of work, if possible. Writing is something I do for fun, but it also drains some of my energy. I don’t always feel the drain atContinue reading “Creator Journals 4/27/25”
Creator Journals 4/26/25
Last night, my wife showed me Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Ian Fleming wrote that (Truly Scrumptious is a Bond girl). It was a hell of a movie. Early on, Dick Van Dyke, a crazed inventor, is trying to make money so he can buy his children a broken car. So he goes around town tryingContinue reading “Creator Journals 4/26/25”
Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P5 of 5)
Chapter 5 “Doesn’t this defeat the whole purpose of your little charade?” I said, squeezing my snow-coat around me tightly, “Your religious holiday game was supposed to kill time while we waited for the storm to pass.” Now we were standing in the cursed weather. Everything was pointless. Fortunately, the weather had died down aContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P5 of 5)”
Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P4 of 5)
Chapter 4 Candles stood at every table, turning the darkness to a warm dimness and marking that dimness with a score of yellow stars. It was a minor decorative change, but it made a big difference. One of my companions must have spoken to the denizens of this storm sealed cavern, or maybe Sareash hadContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P4 of 5)”
Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P3 of 5)
Chapter 3 -Edreimlecheth I had a familiar sinking feeling in my chest, salted with just a hint of burgeoning rage. I was alone now. Sareash and the rest had all left me here alone in this place. It stunk of tree needles. “Happy holiday.” I said to myself, loud enough to get a side-eye fromContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P3 of 5)”
Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P2 of 5)
Chapter 2 -Trog The sign above the inn said “The Green Scorpion”. I was the first one inside. It smelled like mead and dried leaves. I didn’t hate the smell, but didn’t love it either. It was dimly lit. The staff hadn’t lit up the night torches, but the clouds and the snow blocked outContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P2 of 5)”
Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P1 of 5)
This is a holiday vignette set in the world of The Kingdom’s Disdain. It takes place between the events of The Nature of the Beast and the upcoming novel Hounds of Ruin. It’s just a little slice-of-life segment I pieced together. I enjoyed writing it, and I hope you enjoy reading it! Happy holidays, whether you areContinue reading “Edreimlecheth’s First Christmas (P1 of 5)”
WD 223 “Purgatory”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Purgatory I have become the edge of the knife The corner of the eye Where the tear collects and remains Stagnant The blush of the wind as it carries red pedals in its monstrous throat Compassion for The Enemy But would you suffer him if he Continue reading “WD 223 “Purgatory””
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