Delvan Miners of the Old West

When I first had ideas for writing a magical fantasy set in the Old West, I considered several options for how far to go with the fantasy elements. I could add wizards to the social fabric and call it good, or I could add fantasy races and creatures as well. I decided to do it […]

Geomancer’s Bargain Now Available

I’m pleased to announce the release of Geomancer’s Bargain: Book 1 of the Western Geomancer! For a limited time, I’m offering Geomancer’s Bargain at an introductory price of just 99 cents in the U.S. and at a comparable price in other markets. Don’t delay, or you’ll miss out on this special deal. I’ll be raising […]

Cover Reveal for "Geomancer’s Bargain"

It has been a long time coming, but my new western fantasy, Geomancer’s Bargain, Book 1 of the Western Geomancer series, is in the final stages of publication.  I expect to send out the release notice for it by the end of this month. Geomancer’s Bargain has been my most difficult book project to date […]

Golden Dragons of the American Southwest

My grandfather was a huge fan of the westerns “Gunsmoke” and “Bonanza.” I sat with him and watched those television shows many times while visiting my grandparents as a young boy. I didn’t experience the joy of books set in the Old West until I was in high school and discovered The Sacketts by Louis […]

Back into the Throes of World Building

After completing the third book of the first Vaetra Chronicles trilogy, I was itching to work on something completely different. As they say, be careful what you wish for. After three years of working in the same story world, I forgot how much work it is to build a new one from scratch! First Moon […]