Here’s what I’m doing before I go to bed…

In the mail. Today. Received three pre-press copies of books that aren’t due out until December. Three. No less than two. No more than four. Three. E.E. Knight’s Dragon Strike James P Blaylock’s The Knights of the Cornerstone Harry Turtledove’s The United States of Atlantis Good thing I’m a fast reader. EDIT: Make that four.

Alchemy in The Violet War

In this series of books, Alchemists are broken out into several factions. The original Alchemists were taught by Promethean, himself, who sought to put a bit of magic back into the hands of mortals. For whatever reason, only those creatures and beings that do not have magic in their blood can perform Alchemical rites to [...]

Con-goers…a little help, please?

As Matt and I are making plans for next year’s shows, I could use a little help. We are interested in spreading the fire (Flames Rising) and I’m also eager to continue getting visibility for my work as well. Which shows would you recommend that we attend? If you have a show that you recommend, [...]

Happy Birthday To You! Happy B-DAY CHAD-U!

Progress on Argentum

At the end of Chapter Three, I stopped posting new chapters for a bit to get some feedback from you, the reader. So far, the most, common remark I’ve gotten through comments and email is that the pacing might be a little off in the beginning, that you have a lot of questions. I’m now [...]

Only that Sign should Say…Looking for a Good Sense of Smell

Well, it’s Friday night and instead of partying like a rock star *cough* I’m surfing the net once again. In my currently unemployed state, I am proud to say that I’ve successfully driven a nail into the wall! As we get the place set up for human visitors, I’ve been toying around with artwork. Maps [...]

Final Fantasy parody made me laugh. Without Pocky.

For those of you familiar with the Final Fantasy franchise: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/kung-fu-grip/131-The-Final-Final-Fantasy Thank you, girl gamers!

Change in Job Status and How I’m Doing

On Wednesday, along with several other people I was laid off. Can’t/won’t give any more details about the company side of things. Just know that it wasn’t personal, it was business and had to do with restructuring. It was a bit of a shock at first, but fortunately is not letting me sit around and [...]