November Graphic Novel
This month’s Featured Graphic Novel is really a three-in-one. It’s the “Cemetery Girl” trilogy by famed writers Charlaine Harris and Christopher Golden. Come find out more about this great series!
Indie Writing Life: The September Blues
In this edition of Indie Writing Life, I discuss book selling at the 55th annual Bluemont Fair, ways to “up my game” as a vendor, my current mix of WIPs, and my favorite Halloween book, “A Night in the Lonesome October,” by Roger Zelazny.
Preview: A Vortex Called Home
Sander Grenfell is a survivor of the Shambles, a dangerous and not well-understood “area of magical disruption” left over from a long-ago wizard battle. Now the authorities want to “clean it up,” but there are still people trapped in the swirling mists of the Shambles who will die if they destroy it.
Mr. Snyder
My grandfather, Robert Hjort, was a writer of sorts. During World War II, he served aboard a destroyer in the Atlantic. He wrote military stories in the form of poems, which he then regaled his shipmates with. “Mr. Snyder” is just one of those long-lost WWII stories. Check it out!
Indie Writing Life: Deluxe Blending
This episode features a recap of the Blend Book Fair, information about the upcoming Bluemont Book Fair, news about a new Deluxe Hardcover, an update on my current Work-In-Progress (WIP), and my reactions to the Superman and Fantastic Four movies…
Preview: The Whispering Voice
In this Preview of my short story, “The Whispering Voice” – Anna Brodie has a problem. She’s got to rob a bank, or a gang of criminals will kill her family. Desperately seeking a way out, she finds help…magical help…where she least expects it.
Preview: Banner Yet Waves
Check out this Preview of my new novelette, “Banner Yet Waves,” my fourth published story in my loosely connected INFLECTION POINT series. It’s a near-future, hopeful SolarPunk story.
Preview: Storm Chaser
It’s 1846, in an alternate fantasy world where the Elven Dominion has crushed the nations of Europe with its vast airship fleet. The Dominion rules the skies…except for a few intrepid pirates who prey upon their shipping and cause havoc wherever they can.
Indie Writing Life: Submarines & Airships
Welcome to my latest installment of the Indie Writing Life, in which I discuss upcoming events, my current Work-In-Progress (“Banner Yet Waves”), my new “Long War” series, and recent media entertainment (ANDOR rocks!!!).
Blend Book Fair
The Blend Coffee Bar in Ashburn, VA, is hosting its third annual book fair for local authors on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event will feature over 45 local authors. I will be there with my brand-new canopy selling and signing books. Hope to see you there!