The wait is over. Today marks the release of Destiny of the Daystar, the fourth installment in the Absolution of the Morning Star series. If you’ve been following Erikson Gray’s harrowing journey across the lands of Lucardia, prepare yourself for a darker, more perilous chapter that pushes Erik and his companions to their limits—and beyond.Continue reading “A New Chapter Unfolds: Destiny of the Daystar is Here!”
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What It Means to Write a Legacy Project
As the release of Destiny of the Daystar, book 4 of my Absolution of the Morning Star series, approaches (January 7th!), I ponder why I’ve chosen the last five years and ~2,500 pages to tell Erikson Gray’s tale. Some stories aren’t just books—they’re pieces of your soul, fragments of something more extensive you’re compelled toContinue reading “What It Means to Write a Legacy Project”
2024, a year in review
Another year is coming to an end. It’s time to look back and see how far we’ve come (or not). I’m rounding up my fourth year on this self-publishing journey. It hasn’t been a rocket, more like an air balloon, but I’m hopeful that 2025 will be a good year in my writing world. First,Continue reading “2024, a year in review”
Three for One sale: Celebrate the Release of Destiny of the Daystar!
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to escape into the dark and intricate world of the Absolution of the Morning Star series. To celebrate the release of Destiny of the Daystar (Book Four), I’m thrilled to offer an exclusive promotion: From now until December 24, you can dive into theContinue reading “Three for One sale: Celebrate the Release of Destiny of the Daystar!”
Character study: Jezelle
In the shadowed and treacherous world of the Absolution of the Morning Star series, Jezelle is one of its most multifaceted characters. A survivor with secrets that stretch into Lucardia’s murky past, she is as vital to Erikson Gray’s journey as the sword he wields. But Jezelle’s story is not just one of survival—it’s oneContinue reading “Character study: Jezelle”
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”
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”
The Power of Your Words: Leaving a Review Matters
It’s time for my annual plea for reviews. I don’t know if it works, but trying doesn’t hurt! Imagine this: an author pours their soul into a story, agonizing over every word, polishing every sentence, and breathing life into characters who feel like old friends or mortal foes. After months—sometimes years—of hard work, they releaseContinue reading “The Power of Your Words: Leaving a Review Matters”
Character study: Wendell from Absolution of the Morning Star
Wendell the One Eye first appeared as a name. At work, one of our government-funded fellowship programs was being audited while I was writing Dawn of the Lightbearer, and the head of the audit team’s name was Wendall (no lie). I suppose I had some angst then, and the name just rolled off the tongueContinue reading “Character study: Wendell from Absolution of the Morning Star”
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”
