Spring update

I'm posting a quick update on my progress on Whom the Gods Fear. It's in the editing stage now so we're getting really close to a completion date. I know it's a little early to be talking about what I'll be getting to next once the Tanavian Chronicles come to a close. This trilogy has been a lot of fun to write but I'm ready to do another single volume work again. My next book will be science fiction. It's a departure from what you are used to, but I assure you, sci fi is my favorite genre. It's always been a little surprising to those who know me that I wrote fantasy first, but those were the stories that spoke to me at the time, so that's what I decided to write.

When more of the book comes into shape, I'll post a chapter so readers can get a feel for my sci fi writing style. I hope you enjoy it as much as my fantasy. I've had some questions about whether or not I'd ever return to Tanavia once I finished the trilogy. I've not ruled it out, of course, and if a story inspired me, of course I'd write it and publish it. Tanavia is a rich world with a deep mythology. I may indeed return to it one day. For now, I hope you enjoy the end of the current story arc.

My next blog entry will have another lovely piece of fan art from the book Whom the Gods Hate. I can't wait to show it to you. Until then, enjoy the spring!

Brrrrr!

It's been a while since I posted an update. Now that the holidays are over and the uncontrollable-teeth-chattering cold has set in, I'm back indoors and in full gear finishing up the final book in the Tanavian Chronicles. It seems hard to believe Whom the Gods Hate was only published a little over 4 months ago and I'm already rapidly nearing the point where I'll begin editing on the final book of the series. I'm just that excited to finish the story for everyone.

Back to winter, which I'm sure at this point many are bemoaning. I've always liked winter. I know at times like this it can be hard to appreciate the coldest of seasons (having spent the day digging out my walkway bundled in every layer of clothing available to me... trust me, I fully condone the griping), but winter is the necessary evil I gladly submit to in exchange for the turning of the seasons. We couldn't have fall, my favorite season, without the winter. I do also enjoy snow, particularly the way it drastically changes the landscape around us overnight. If nothing else, Jack Frost's belligerent attitude trapping me inside is the perfect excuse to get my body back inside and my mind back in Tanavia. So with that, I'll get back to it. Until next time!

P.S. check out the fantastic tribute to Calvin and Hobbes there! It's one of the best of the Calvin inspired snow art found here.