It’s Spring, for one thing. For another thing, the A to Z Challenge is here, and it felt like the right time to do something. Right? Right. So what IS the challenge? So glad you asked! Every day in the … Continue reading →
Ah, yes. Truffles. While there are truffles here on Earth, the first being a type of chocolate confection and the second being a type of mushroom confection, truffles really are a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and an aardvark. See? Aren’t … Continue reading →
I adore gems. Did you ever see the animated movie, The Secret of NIMH? There’s a character of a magpie who likes, as he calls them, “Sparklies.” Yup. Me, to a “T”. When we started writing the Persis Chronicles, we … Continue reading →
Ka-what? Kashaynu. Yes, I know, what a name. He’s a Seeker in our Persis Chronicles series and I adore names, especially ones that sound good rolling off the tongue but that aren’t familiar. Kashaynu, Zeteya, Bakraynu… Rachel jokes that you … Continue reading →
Emerald Keep is now available! Very exciting. You can find it at Torquere Press, here. In celebration, I thought I’d share a little bit about our world and one of the jobs in it, that of Hunter. First, we decided … Continue reading →
I am very excited. This Wednesday, our book Emerald Keep is out into the world. In celebration of its release, I figured I’d take today and share a little bit with you. If you are a long-time reader of … Continue reading →
The tour has been truckin’ along. I checked today and we’re up to 229 entries for the Rafflecopter! Holy moly, Dear Reader, how awesome that is. Thank you so much for your support! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Continue reading →Those of you who are paying attention will know that this is a picture of a cat, not a truffle – but, and this is important, it could be. That’s the joy of worldbuilding. I just spent time trying to find … Continue reading →
The main character of “Seeking Hearts,” our short story for the Torquere Press 2013 Charity Sips Blitz, is at home in his body and comfortable with his own sexuality. It’s fun writing a character who has very little angst, because … Continue reading →
Senior Hunter Quill Mayer, our hero in Emerald Fire, is a scarred man. Forced to witness the destruction of the town where he grew up, he is raised by his father. His life partner is killed by a sandcat in … Continue reading →