I’m so pleased to become a full member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer’s Association. It’s been a longtime dream.
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Published! Talio Rossa and the Elixir of Life
It’s a great day here! After two years, Talio Rossa and the Elixir of Life is finally available for purchase! Book 2 in the Talio’s Tales series, it’s got: Get your copy at https://www.books2read.com/elixiroflife!
Talio’s Codex Is a Semi-Finalist in the SSBA!
I’m so proud to announce that Talio’s Codex has been named one of the Fantasy semifinalists in the Small Spec Book Awards for 2025! It’s such an honor, and thanks to Space Wizard Science Fantasy, my publisher, of course. Winners and finalists will be announced December 1, 2025. Fingers crossed for me and the other…
Talio’s Codex Audiobook Released
I’m ecstatic to announce that my 2024 legal fantasy thriller novel, Talio’s Codex, was released today by Audible in audiobook format: Thank you to my readers. And thanks to Mike Carnes, the voiceover artist.
Talio’s Codex Nominated for Small Spec Book Awards
This was an unexpected delight! The Small Spec Book Awards (SSBA) have nominated Talio’s Codex for a Fantasy award. I’m so stoked and chuffed. No word until December, I think, but let’s keep our fingers crossed…. The announcement. Update: Didn’t win, but got to the semi-finals. Congratulations to the SSBA winners!
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In This Time
In this time of chaos On this day of reckoning I take a pause I take a breath I take the time to think To remember To set my intentions To manifest through action To love And to hope.
What My Mother Taught Me About Writing
Back in June, I wrote a post about the various things my father taught me about writing (and creative work in general). Mom turned 96 this month, and I thought it would be appropriate to do the same for her. She only ever said one thing about my writing, and writing in general. But boy…
Interview – Finding the Magic Podcast
Had a great time talking with Tricia Copeland on the Finding the Magic podcast! Not only did we talk about my current novel, Talio’s Codex, but also the sequel that I’m working on – Talio Rossa and the Elixir of Life. The sequel’s all about medical-legal court cases and ethical issues, and we discussed how…
Talio’s Codex – Deleted Scene (“Sex With Cale”) – Reader Discretion Advised
Here’s another bit I cut out of a very early draft of Talio’s Codex. Originally I deleted this scene for length, and then I decided it was better left out. First mention of ‘personal grease’ (lubricant). Cale’s original name was ‘Ched.’ This scene was intended to be a compare-and-contrast between Cale and Pazli: while sex…