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”
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Before the Lightbearer: Why I Had to Write Koen
Now that Koen: Quills of the Raven’s Nest is back from the editor and getting all patched up (we’re almost there), I’ve fallen back in love with the book. I wasn’t supposed to write Koen. Not yet, anyway. When I began charting the course of the Absolution of the Morning Star series (AMS), I hadContinue reading “Before the Lightbearer: Why I Had to Write Koen”
Jezelle updates and Audio Books!
If you’ve been keeping your ear to the cobblestones, you know things have been stirring in the shadows. I’m still working away at Jezelle: Theif of Oaks. It is currently at 53,474 words or roughly 200 pages, and I’m in love with how it is unfolding thus far. Jezelle’s story—raw, bruised, and burning with defiance—hasContinue reading “Jezelle updates and Audio Books!”
A New Chapter Unfolds: Destiny of the Daystar is Here!
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!”
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”
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: Erikson Gray from Absolution of the Morning Star
Erikson Gray embarks on a powerful journey across the Absolution of the Morning Star series. In the first four books—Dawn of the Lightbearer, The Mourning Son, Noonday in the North, and Destiny of the Daystar—he transforms from a young apprentice into a figure grappling with power, sacrifice, and identity. But with two more books toContinue reading “Character Study: Erikson Gray from Absolution of the Morning Star”
Happy Birthday Dawn of the Lightbearer!
This is a quick post, but I realized the date and decided I should document the moment. Dawn of the Lightbearer, book one of my Absolution of the Morning Star series, is officially three years old (published on July 2, 2021)! Gosh, I can’t believe it’s been that long. It feels like that intrepid boy,Continue reading “Happy Birthday Dawn of the Lightbearer!”
