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”
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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!”
Update- Destiny of the Daystar
Just a quick update this week. I continue to write more than I ever have. In my last post, as of October 3 (Thursday), I reached 45,636 words in Destiny of the Daystar (book 4 of my Absolution of the Morning Star series). As of last night (10/12), I reached 87,474! That’s 41,838 words inContinue reading “Update- Destiny of the Daystar”
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”
