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  • The Restless Spirit: Out Now!

    The Restless Spirit: Out Now!

    The Restless Spirit, the ninth book of the Rise of the Oathsworn series, is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!  In this 20,000 word fantasy story, Xier and Ruthana venture into a haunted manor in search of a group of missing travelers. But they soon discover that the travelers are not all that they…

    November 11, 2025
  • How I Read Like a Writer

    How I Read Like a Writer

    Intro I talked last month about how I use inspiration from other creatives’ work, but inspiration isn’t the only way that other people’s stories have helped me as a writer. Reading—and experiencing stories through any other sort of media, for that matter—is also possibly the best way to learn how stories work. From basic plot…

    November 5, 2025
  • Happy Halloween!

    Happy Halloween!

    Wishing a safe and happy Halloween to those who celebrate! And, of course, enjoy this seasonal artwork of Xier and Ruthana all dressed up for the holiday. Or, well, of Ruthana all dressed up for the holiday, I guess. Though it looks like Xier’s being a pumpkin whether he wants to or not. (This drawing…

    October 31, 2025
  • Oct 2025 Book Recommendation: Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

    Oct 2025 Book Recommendation: Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

    Intro In my opinion, fall is a great time for slower, moodier books, with a nice dose of intrigue to keep you on your toes. Which makes Mask of Shadows—the first book of a duology of the same name—the perfect read for this time of year. If you’re looking for assassins, gender fluid heroes, or…

    October 15, 2025
  • How I Use Inspiration

    How I Use Inspiration

    Intro All creatives—whether they’re a writer, an artist, or a musician—take inspiration from somewhere. And, a lot of the time—or, for me, most of the time—that inspiration comes from the work of other artists. Sometimes it’s a cool character that gets my gears turning, or an interesting plotline—it can be just about anything. A lot…

    October 1, 2025
  • The Death Dealer: Out Now!

    The Death Dealer: Out Now!

    The Death Dealer, the eighth book of the Rise of the Oathsworn series, is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!  When the lord of Highwater City is murdered, it’s up to the Order of the Balanced Scales to see the killer brought to justice. But it’s a task that will be easier said than…

    September 17, 2025
  • Sep 2025 Book Recommendation: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

    Sep 2025 Book Recommendation: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

    Intro The Stormlight Archive—which The Way of Kings is the first book of—is easily one of the most popular ongoing fantasy series. And for good reason, too; with a complex world and magic system, and a cast of equally complex characters to go along with it, it’s definitely one of the best fantasy series I’ve…

    September 17, 2025
  • How I Write Partners

    How I Write Partners

    Intro Whether they’re best friends, romantic partners, or mentor and mentee, I’ve always loved writing partners. Part of it probably comes from the fact that partners are a pretty common theme in the stuff that I like, but another part of it is just that they’re really fun to write. Two characters who are always…

    September 3, 2025
  • The Spell Knight: Out Now!

    The Spell Knight: Out Now!

    The Spell Knight, the seventh book of the Rise of the Oathsworn series, is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!  When a mysterious spell-wielding knight attempts to capture Xier’s mother on the streets of Highwater City, Xier is pulled into his most personal mission yet. In this 20,000 word fantasy story, Xier will come…

    August 28, 2025
  • Aug 2025 Book Recommendation: The Winter Soldier: Cold Front by Mackenzi Lee

    Aug 2025 Book Recommendation: The Winter Soldier: Cold Front by Mackenzi Lee

    Intro Ever since he was first introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Winter Soldier has always been one of my favorite Marvel characters. He’s a great character, complete with a tragic backstory, a serious personality, and, of course, a cool metal arm. But you don’t have to be an existing fan to enjoy this…

    August 20, 2025
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  • The Restless Spirit: Out Now!
  • How I Read Like a Writer
  • Happy Halloween!
  • Oct 2025 Book Recommendation: Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller
  • How I Use Inspiration

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    Flash Fiction: Fidelity
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