Dec 29, 2016 | Fun Historical Facts
In a recent post, I described the many ways Medieval scribes and readers would transport their treasured books. There was one kind of book in particular that demanded its own post. Enter the Irish cumdach or ‘book shrine’. As Erik Kwakkel of Leiden University...
Dec 27, 2016 | Fun Historical Facts
My Kindle has a couple of thousand books in it. Yes, thousand. Its size? smaller than most of my books and small enough to fit my jacket’s inside pocket. Nowadays, we barely spare a thought for the amazing fact that we can carry with us more books than an entire...
Dec 25, 2016 | Entertainment
Once again, Christmas is upon us, and I realize this is the third time I celebrate it with you, my online friends. As a small thank-you, I’ll offer you three nuggets of wisdom. No, not from three wise men, but from yours truly, to put you in the...
Dec 23, 2016 | Events and Giveaways, My Publications
It’s time for your Christmas shopping, and I am here unashamedly trying to get you to buy my books to give you a helping hand by lowering the prices of my book bundles for the holiday season! E-books are the ideal gift for the holidays: no trip to the mall is...
Dec 22, 2016 | Events and Giveaways
Exciting news for sci-fi fans! I am participating in the New Year eBook Giveaway with the recently rewritten Rise of the Prince. Two people will win all 28+ Science Fiction novels, while an extra 28 lucky individuals will win one copy each (randomly selected titles)....
Dec 21, 2016 | My Publications, Writing
Back in September, I published Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, listing beats you can use to convey: Worry A simple “he frowned” is the...
Dec 19, 2016 | My friends' Guest Posts, Writing
This is a guest post by Benjamin Chiang, an enthusiast of good advertising, deep thinking, labor issues, and chocolate. As a writer, his work has appeared on www.fivestarsandamoon.com, Yahoo, Vulcanpost.com among others. You can find him at www.rangosteen.com or...
Dec 17, 2016 | Blog hops tours & reblogs, Interviews Features and Reviews
Return to Windemere in THE SPIRIT WELL! Born from the light and darkness, Dariana can no longer avoid her fate. The final corrupted temple stands between the champions and Baron Kernaghan having their great battle. Only one problem: the Compass Key refuses to work...
Dec 16, 2016 | Events and Giveaways
I hope you’ll join me tomorrow, Saturday the 17th, when I’m hosting on Facebook the Fantasy & Science Fiction Network Christmas Sale from 1 to 2 pm EST. If you find yourself at home, be sure to drop by and say hi. One lucky winner will win an updated...
Dec 16, 2016 | My Publications, Writing
Back in September, I published Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, listing beats you can use to convey: Surprise Everyone loves a twist,...
