Testing…testing…one…two…three…Is this on? Okay, this post is an experiment. I’ve never had comments before on my site, but I’m going to give it a shot. As far as I can tell, traffic to these pages hasn’t exactly been breaking any records and this is my attempt to open the door a little wider and invite …
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, …
set Well, here’s a word I’m sure you already know. It’s a very pedestrian word which most of us probably use more days than not, and yet these three little letters hold a distinction you might not be aware of and this the fact that the word set happens to be the English word with …
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, …
excoriation This is a painful word any way you cut it (or scrape it). Excoriation signifies one of two things, either the scraping or removal of the skin or the denunciation or rebuke of someone. They are similar, but distinct meanings. On the one hand both meanings represent the tearing apart of someone, either literally …
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, …
