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”
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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”
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”
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”
Lucardia’s Magic: The Five Pillars of Power
In Lucardia, magic is as old as the land itself, flowing through each faction, each ritual, and every hidden place. But it is largely something of the past, especially after the Great Mage Purge of 650. What remained after that momentous event was just a spark cast from the flame. Before, Sorcerers like Caspia couldContinue reading “Lucardia’s Magic: The Five Pillars of Power”
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”
When Swords and Suns Collide: The Legacy of Lucardia’s Great Beholding
I’ve often found that the stories we love most don’t just entertain—they haunt us, linger in our thoughts, and leave behind whispers that change how we see the world. As a writer, I aim to create something that resonates that way, leaving readers questioning, reflecting, and occasionally losing a bit of sleep (in the bestContinue reading “When Swords and Suns Collide: The Legacy of Lucardia’s Great Beholding”
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!”
Destiny of the Daystar- 100k words down and sample chapter!
A few days ago, I crossed the 100k mark for Destiny of the Daystar (book 4 of my Absolution of the Morning Star series)! As I’ve said before, I always consider this a major milestone in any writing project, and usually, after this point, the book writes itself. After a very productive week, my actualContinue reading “Destiny of the Daystar- 100k words down and sample chapter!”
