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”
Category Archives: Koen
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”
Destiny of the Daystar awakens!
After nine months away, I’ve jumped back into writing Destiny of the Daystar, book 4 of my Absolution of the Morning Star series (AMS). I paused on January 12 at 22,059 words to rewrite Koen, the prequel to the series that Grendel Press will publish in 2025, and then to work on a project theContinue reading “Destiny of the Daystar awakens!”
More bitter than sweet
After living with us for four months, my in-laws have returned to China. People were always shocked when I told them how long they were staying with us. Many thought me a saint. They arrived at the end of May and stayed until September 18. It is a long time, but if you’re going throughContinue reading “More bitter than sweet”
Good news and bad news
My preference is always to get the bad news first, so here it is: Koen: Quills from the Raven’s Nest has been delayed and will not be released on September 22nd as initially planned. I apologize if you were looking forward to the book. It’s a bummer for me, too. After seeing the cover onContinue reading “Good news and bad news”
