In a world filled with uncertainties, where crises and conflicts often dominate headlines, it might seem counterintuitive that dark fantasy—a genre brimming with moral ambiguity, supernatural dread, and apocalyptic stakes—would resonate so profoundly with modern readers. Yet, its appeal is undeniable. From the meteoric success of series like Game of Thrones to the growing popularityContinue reading “Why Dark Fantasy Resonates in Our Modern World”
Category Archives: Koen
Illuminating the Path: The Journey to Destiny of the Daystar
With Destiny of the Daystar releasing on January 7, 2024, I find myself reflecting on the journey—both Erikson Gray’s and my own—that led to this pivotal moment. This book represents more than the fourth installment in the Absolution of the Morning Star series; it’s a turning point in the epic tale of light, shadow, andContinue reading “Illuminating the Path: The Journey to Destiny of the Daystar”
How History Inspires My Fantasy: The Foundations of Lucardia
As a writer of dark, epic fantasy, I often find that the seeds of my stories take root in the fertile soil of history. The Absolution of the Morning Star series, particularly Destiny of the Daystar (releasing January 7th, 2025), and the series’ prequel Koen: Quills from the Raven’s Nest (coming Spring 2025 from GrendelContinue reading “How History Inspires My Fantasy: The Foundations of Lucardia”
The Absolution of the Morning Star series trailer and other news
It’s a constant struggle to stay relevant in this business, especially as an Indie author. I’m always searching for new ways to get my work to an audience. I never know what will work, and it always surprises me, but I do the best I can with the few resources and data that I have.Continue reading “The Absolution of the Morning Star series trailer and other news”
Character Study: Koen the Gray
Koen the Gray, a pivotal figure in Absolution of the Morning Star series, casts a haunting shadow over Lucardia’s history and the life of his son, Erikson. Though Koen’s presence is limited to the opening chapter and distant mentions throughout the series, his actions and sacrifice resonate deeply, influencing the series’ narrative and the destinyContinue reading “Character Study: Koen the Gray”
Recent updates
I’ve been trying to post something to this blog two times a week to build up some hype for the release of Destiny of the Daystar, book 4 of the Absolution of the Morning Star series (slated for a January release). As you may have seen, I’ve been putting out some dedicated Absolution of theContinue reading “Recent updates”
Zulikaarme: A House of Broken Spirits
I’m continuing my deeper dive into the foundations of my fictional universe. In the world of Lucardia, kingdoms rise and fall, and ancient legacies shape the destinies of those bound to them. The Zulikaarme family and their ancestral capital city of Brae stand at the center of a tragic tale of ambition, sacrifice, and resilience—aContinue reading “Zulikaarme: A House of Broken Spirits”
Unraveling the Absolution of the Morning Star Series: My Journey through Darkness, Light, and the Shadows Between
Now that I’ve finished the first draft of the fourth book in my Absolution of the Morning Star series, I thought it was a good time to reflect on and examine what I have created thus far. Welcome, fellow traveler, to the world of Lucardia—a realm where legends whisper through ancient forests, secrets linger beneathContinue reading “Unraveling the Absolution of the Morning Star Series: My Journey through Darkness, Light, and the Shadows Between”
The first draft of the Destiny of the Daystar is complete!
I planned to wait until Friday to post this, but I couldn’t contain it any longer. I’ve completed the first draft of Destiny of the Daystar (book 4 of my Absolution of the Morning Star series)! I pushed hard this weekend, writing a whopping 14,000 words in three days, and typed “The End” a littleContinue reading “The first draft of the Destiny of the Daystar is complete!”
Writing and the illusion of talent
I’ve been writing. No big surprise, I know. But I’ve been writing a lot—record amounts, in fact. I wrote over 15k words this week alone—more than 2k a night (which, for me, is 6 pm-8 pm). The last time I wrote like this was Dawn of the Lightbearer during the pandemic. I love it. ThereContinue reading “Writing and the illusion of talent”
