Faith and Reason
One of the major themes explored in the Deveran Conflict Series is focused on differences in spiritual perspectives. None of the major characters shares precisely the same set of values, and for that reason,...
The Essence of Feminine Friendship
Common interests form the foundation for close relationships. Charisma and beauty may initiate attraction, even in the platonic sense, yet without shared experience, two people have little to build upon. It should be self-evident...
Ceremonies and Celebrations Promo
https://player.vimeo.com/video/759541436?h=e0c1171250
This is an update of the promotional video for my fourth novel. Enjoy!
Animation is Hard
Animation is Hard
When I first began using 3D tools to illustrate my stories, one of the ideas I had at the time was that I could create animated scenes from my books with total...
An Unlikely Friendship, Part One
The way our media usually portrays inter-feminine relationships emphasizes negative behavior that makes me wonder, “Why are these two women tolerating nonsense from one another?” Having grown up as the only boy in a...
Recent Renderings
A wise person once told me, "Don't depend on public forums. Your website is the only place where you have total control."This has been proven true again. Instagram, which has been a frustration for...
I Hate Instagram
With over a billion people using Instagram on a daily basis, it’s easy for writers to think that building an audience on the platform will be a straightforward process. Yet, promoting creative content on...
Culture in the World of Devera
Culture, language and religion all play key roles in human interactions. Writers can create a social milieu that is complex, unique and fascinating, yet many of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers resort...
The Trouble with Jhiran
She is, by far, the most difficult character to write. Jhiran Vell is a gwynling, an endangered, feral humanoid species whose fragile communities live in the canopy of redwood forests. A widow, roughly 40...
