It’s official. Fans of the Island of Stone rejoice! I started writing the Desert of Stone, Book 2 of the Monuments of Stone series last night! I only put down several pages, but just beginning a new book opens the door to the muse. The juices are flowing, and I’ll be well on my wayContinue reading “The Monuments of Stone arise!”
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To choose an adventure
The Slaying of the Bull (Book 1 of the Tocharian Gospels Series) and Island of Stone (Book 1 of the Monuments of Stone Series) are out there. So exciting! Promotional work is ongoing, and things are moving along. Now, it’s time to focus on my next writing project. I have two choices. Go back toContinue reading “To choose an adventure”
Happy Father’s Day!
First off, Happy Father’s Day for all the fathers out there! I hope you’re still able to have a festive day even with social distancing. The Slaying of the Bull (Book 1 of the Tocharian Gospels Series) has been out for a full week, and things are going reasonably well. Although still far from anContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day!”
Tocharian Gospels Updates
I just have a couple of quick updates. I received some great feedback from a Twitter follower about the book covers for my Tocharian Gospels Series. The person in question suggested that the covers have a unified theme. Looking back, I was trying to design each jacket to be unique, which was the wrong pathContinue reading “Tocharian Gospels Updates”
The Slaying of the Bull now available!
The Slaying of the Bull begins the epic Tocharian Gospels Series with a bang. A mysterious man, Isa Malik, tells an unbelievable tale of his youth. The Gates of Heaven are closed, and the key to opening them lies in the Tocharian Gospels, a collection of texts as old as history itself. Isa is chosenContinue reading “The Slaying of the Bull now available!”
The Slaying of the Bull is complete (again)!
I’ve finally finished the Slaying of the Bull (Book 1 of the Tocharian Gospels series)! I know, I’ve said this before (here), but this time I’m certain. After some great feedback (more on that here) I had to do a bit more tweaking. It took a few weeks longer than I initially expected, but it’sContinue reading “The Slaying of the Bull is complete (again)!”
Realism to Expressionism
When I first started my journey as an author, I approached every line like a piece of poetry. I fell in love with language and spent considerable time and energy crafting beautiful prose. I actually thought that I had some sort of innovative way of describing the world that hasn’t been done by millions ofContinue reading “Realism to Expressionism”
Steps to the leap
How do you know when a book is ready for publishing? It’s a difficult question and one that I am asking myself daily as I finish up the Slaying of the Bull (book 1 of the Tocharian Gospels Series). There are many steps in this process, and all of them have a hazy finish line.Continue reading “Steps to the leap”
End of May updates
I tried my hardest to get the Slaying of the Bull (Book 1 of the Tocharian Gospels) out this month. It looked like it was possible, but now, unless there’s a miracle, it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. Work got busy, the weather got nice, and I had some house projects that cameContinue reading “End of May updates”
Snake oil sales
As an Indie writer, do you feel like everyone is trying to rip you off? I’m sure it feels that way sometimes. I know it does for me. You’ve spent months of your life creating this thing, and you’re excited to get it out to the world. What a perfect time for the unscrupulous toContinue reading “Snake oil sales”
