glaive Unless you read historical fiction or fantasy or have an interest in ancient weapons, you might not be familiar with this word. It refers to a long bladed spear or lance which might look something like this: The word comes from the French, however it was probably taken from the Latin word gladius which means simply, …
charity This is another word that is very familiar. We typically think of it as relating to organizations or activities involving helping those who are less fortunate, who are needy. We give money to charity, we perform acts of charity, or we attend charitable functions to raise awareness or resources for various causes. And yet, …
For Sun li the Code is more than a way of fighting; it’s a way of life. Truth, honor, faith: these are the true strengths of a warrior. But her beliefs are not enough to save her father from the wasting disease ravaging their planet. The only hope for a cure lies in the hands …
Today I’m excited to reveal the cover for my upcoming science fiction novella, The Jammer and the Blade. The story centers around a young woman fighting to save her father’s life in a war-torn, dystopian world. If you haven’t yet, you can read the opening scene in this excerpt. The story will be available on on Tuesday, …
It’s almost time. The little science fiction novella I’ve been working on all summer, The Jammer and the Blade, is almost ready for release. I’ll reveal the cover and the actual release date this coming Thursday. If you missed the excerpt I posted from this story a while back, you can find it here. Until then, …
I saw this exchange posted a while back on Pinterest and it made me smile. I’m almost certain that anyone who has ever gotten any enjoyment out of a story has had this experience. As I wrote a while back, the characters we read about often become our friends while we’re following their journeys and …
It is a good rule after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between. – C.S. Lewis
somatic This word is somewhat uncommon. You’ll most likely come across it only if you’re a doctor, a biologist, or talking to one. It comes from the Greek word, ‘soma’ which refers to the body. In English, something somatic is something having to do with the body as well. A few synonyms are bodily, corporal, …
