This week, I decided to write a brief history of Eldenspire, the core setting of my forthcoming book, Duke Rhime of the Spire (available for pre-order now, releases July 29). I intended it to be a short history, but I soon found myself writing most of the day and finishing at close to 4,000 words.Continue reading “The History of the Spire, Part I”
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Faces of Eldenspire: Meet the Characters of Duke Rhime of the Spire
Step beyond the gates of Eldenspire, where whispered secrets coil through stone halls and the scent of ambition clings to every shadow. In Duke Rhime of the Spire, power does not rest easily, and love, when it dares to bloom, must survive among thorns. Duke Rhime of the Spire is available now for pre-order andContinue reading “Faces of Eldenspire: Meet the Characters of Duke Rhime of the Spire”
Preorder Now Available: Duke Rhime of the Spire
After a long journey through drafts, submissions, and soul-searching, I’m thrilled to announce that Duke Rhime of the Spire is now available for preorder, a Lucardian chronicle of power, sorcery, and sacrifice. This book marks a journey back to the early, darker days of Lucardia, set 310 years before the events of the Absolution ofContinue reading “Preorder Now Available: Duke Rhime of the Spire”
Mapping Lucardia: Three Eras, One Fractured Realm
As Koen: Quills from the Raven’s Nest slowly but surely inches toward publication, Grendel Press requested a map. The fantasy world loves maps, so this was no easy ask. I have many versions of a Lucardia map; the one I sent to Grendell is specifically for Koen, but Lucardia has undergone many changes over theContinue reading “Mapping Lucardia: Three Eras, One Fractured Realm”
Defining my world
Recently, I undertook a major project for my website. I’ve always wanted to produce a glossary for my Lucardian world, primarily for my readers but also for myself. Currently, I have completed eight books set in Lucardia (five published and three yet to be published). On top of that, I have about 25-30 other projectsContinue reading “Defining my world”
I Don’t Write Heroes—And Here’s Why
I didn’t set out to avoid heroes. But every time I tried to create one—the kind who stands tall, speaks clearly, and always knows right from wrong—I felt like I was lying. The stories I needed to tell weren’t about saviors. They were about survivors. About what happens after the battle, after the prophecy, afterContinue reading “I Don’t Write Heroes—And Here’s Why”
Doldroms
Just a quick update this weekend. I’ve finished editing Duke Rhime of the Spire and started querying. I am taking a slow and systematic approach there. There is no particular rush. It is a good book with good market appeal. The Novice of Thanatos is available for preorder and will be released on March 7th.Continue reading “Doldroms”
Happy Lunar New Year!
If you don’t know, this past Wednesday was the Lunar New Year, and my wife and I celebrated by eating hot pot. As usual, we ate way too much. It is not a meal conducive to portion control. We dressed in red from head to foot, cleaned, and did not leave the house- all ChineseContinue reading “Happy Lunar New Year!”
Duke Rhime of the Spire- Sample chapter!
I am diligently editing Duke Rhime of the Spire, but the more I delve into it, the more I can’t wait to share it, as usual. The first chapter is pretty much set how I want it, though you never know with editing. I’ve completed entire books only to decide at the last moment toContinue reading “Duke Rhime of the Spire- Sample chapter!”
My path forward for this year
I’ve finished the first draft of Duke Rhime of the Spire and begun editing (yay!). It is currently at 103k words. As I mentioned in my last post, I wrote this book very quickly during the holidays, which usually means it will need a heavy edit. I started that process two days ago, and IContinue reading “My path forward for this year”
