Latest Release!!

I am happy to announce the release of Three Blood Prince, an urban fantasy involving the Seelie and Unseelie Courts of the Fae. It is currently available on Amazon. Here’s what it’s about: ----------------------------------------- J.D. Williams’ parents have kept a secret from him and his big sister, Megan, for their entire lives. Now, that secret … Continue reading Latest Release!!

In Progress

UPDATE: As of March, 2022, Three Blood Prince is available for purchase as a print or ebook on Amazon.com. Here's a taste of my current work in progress. Potential titles are "Belaeryn" or "Three-Blood Prince." It's an urban fantasy involving primarily Celtic mythology and the Fae Courts. This is Chapter One. Let me know if … Continue reading In Progress

Four Little Words That Will Change Your Life

Are you trying to make a change? Trying to chart a new course for your life? If so, tell me: What do you want to be? Now ask yourself one question: What are you? What are you? It may sound like an odd question, but how you answer it will play a large part in … Continue reading Four Little Words That Will Change Your Life

For Your Reading Pleasure…

Here is the opening chapter of my latest release, Redemption's Edge, entitled Brothers. I hope you enjoy it. Redemption's Edge Brothers "Come on, Tadpole, put your back into it then. Or do you need me to help you with that mighty bale of hay?" Kelwyn clenched his teeth at the sound of the familiar voice … Continue reading For Your Reading Pleasure…

Creator of Worlds

The fiction writer is a creator of worlds and a purveyor of dreams. In her mind she sees things that no one has ever seen before, experiences events never before witnessed, for until she has dreamed them, they have not yet begun to exist. With his words he brings his visions into our world, into … Continue reading Creator of Worlds

Too Late to the Party?

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis I didn’t start writing my first book until I was 40 years old, working two jobs, with a wife and two kids. I finally published it seven years later. Now in my 50s (down to one job), … Continue reading Too Late to the Party?

He Interjected, She Exclaimed

Or He Said, She Said Let's take a look at dialogue. In particular, the use of the word “said” vs. other alternatives. Deciding which way to go can be confusing. Basically, there are two ends of the spectrum on this issue: School A says: Avoid overuse of the word “said.” Vary the text up using … Continue reading He Interjected, She Exclaimed

What’s a Razor?

Once, I was working on a scene in Reborn, and I was thinking of how to describe a certain creature’s claws. Although a bit clichéd, I briefly considered using the phrase “razor sharp.” Then it occurred to me: the Far Land Trilogy is set in a completely different world. Although certain words and phrases are … Continue reading What’s a Razor?